Concept explainers
(a)
To determine:
A Graph between allosteric v vs. aspartate curve for ATCase in the absence of effector is to be plotted
Concept Introduction :
The first step in the pyrimidine biosynthetic pathway is catalyzed by Aspartate carbamoyltransferase. There are 12 subunits present in the multi-subunit protein complex enzyme in E.coli .
(b)
To determine:
A Graph between allosteric v vs. aspartate curve for ATCase in the presence of activator is to be plotted.
Concept Introduction :
The first step in the pyrimidine biosynthetic pathway is catalyzed by Aspartate carbamoyltransferase. There are 12 subunits present in the multi-subunit protein complex enzyme in E.coli .
(c)
To determine:
A Graph between allosteric v vs. aspartate curve for ATCase in presence of inhibitor is to be plotted.
Concept Introduction :
The first step in the pyrimidine biosynthetic pathway is catalyzed by Aspartate carbamoyltransferase. There are 12 subunits present in the multi-subunit protein complex enzyme in E.coli .
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