Which of the Following Molecules Is Synthesized and Then Transaminated

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecules is synthesized and then transaminated using glutamate,for subsequent use in amino acid biosynthesis in plants and microorganisms?

• A)an a-keto acid
• B)an acetyl-CoA derivative
• C)a phospho-carbon skeleton
• D)a nitrogenous base

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Definitions:

ER Lumen

The inner compartment of the endoplasmic reticulum, a crucial organelle in eukaryotic cells, involved in protein synthesis and maturation.

Hydrolytic Destruction

A chemical process in which water is used to break down compounds, often leading to the breakdown or degradation of materials.

Cell Necrosis

A form of cell injury leading to the premature death of cells in living tissue by autolysis.

Glycoprotein

A protein with covalently attached carbohydrates