What Type of Biochemical Reaction Would You Expect Aspartate Transaminase

question 88

Multiple Choice

What type of biochemical reaction would you expect aspartate transaminase to catalyze?

• A)Transfer of a carbonyl group from aspartate to another substrate.
• B)Transfer of an amino group from aspartate to another substrate.
• C)Transfer of an amino group to aspartate.
• D)Transfer of a carboxylate group from aspartate to another substrate.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Chromatin

The complex of DNA and proteins, primarily histones, that forms the chromosomes within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

Homochromatin

Incorrect term, possibly meant to refer to Heterochromatin or Euchromatin, which are forms of chromatin in the genome. NO.

Eukaryotic Transcription Factors

Proteins in eukaryotic cells that bind to DNA sequences to regulate the transcription of genetic information from DNA to messenger RNA.

CAPs

Cyclic AMP Receptor Proteins, which are involved in the regulation of gene expression in response to fluctuations in cellular levels of cyclic AMP.