In Analyzing the Intermediates Formed During the Conversion of IMP

question 22

Multiple Choice

In analyzing the intermediates formed during the conversion of IMP to GMP and AMP,which molecule would one expect to find in the conversion to GMP but NOT in the conversion to AMP?

• A) xanthosine- -monophosphate
• B) adenylosuccinate
• C) 5-phosphoriboxylamine
• D) 5-aminoimidazole ribonucleotide

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