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Interpretation: The function of aspartate transcarbamoylase is to be stated.
Concept introduction: Enzymes being the catalysts increase the
Answer to Problem 1P
The function of aspartate transcarbamoylase is to convert aspartate and carbamoyl phosphate into the compound, N-carbamoylaspartate and inorganic phosphate.
Explanation of Solution
The enzyme, aspartate transcarbamoylase contains two polypeptides which are having different roles. The first polypeptide chain works as a catalytic subunit that helps in carrying the amino acid carbamylation. The second polypeptide chain works as a regulatory subunit. This second polypeptide possesses regulatory sites.
Thus, the enzyme, aspartate transcarbamoylase helps in the condensation of aspartate and carbamoyl phosphate into the compound, N-carbamoylaspartateand also into the inorganic phosphate.
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