Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)
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Author: John E. McMurry, David S. Ballantine, Carl A. Hoeger, Virginia E. Peterson
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.47CP
Interpretation Introduction
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Based on the metabolic processes, the biochemistry of the body is dynamic has to be explained.
Concept introduction:
- Entire collection of free amino acids throughout the body is called amino acid pool.
- All tissues and
biomolecules in the body are constantly being degraded, repaired and replaced through a process known as turnover. - The citric acid cycle includes a series of
oxidation-reduction reactions in mitochondria that results in the oxidation of an acetyl group to two molecules of carbon dioxide and reduce the coenzymes that are reoxidized through the electron transport chain, linked to the formation of ATP - Urea cycle is the cyclic biochemical pathway that produces urea for excretion.
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Considering all of the metabolic processes we have studied, why do we say that the biochemistry of the body is dynamic?
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Chapter 25 Solutions
Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)
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