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Interpretation:
To predict the carbon atoms of glugose into specific functionality in a methyl.
Answer:
a) The carbon atoms C-1 and C-6 of glucose become –CH3 groups.
b) The C-3 and C-4 atoms become CO2.
Explanation:
Showing a molecule of α-glucose the overall result of glycolysis can be summarized by the following equation: [The carbon atoms are numbered].
The figure shows that the carbon
Conclusion:
The conversion of the carbon atoms of glucose into specific functionalities is a methyl –CH3 and a CO2 (carbond ioxide) in pyruvate is shown in the reaction.
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