The name given to the reaction responsible for removal of the alpha- amino group from amino acids is which of the following
(a) decarboxylation
(b) transcarboxylation
(c) transamidation
(d) deamidation
(e) none of the above
Anybody know the answer?
Thankyou, x
2007-08-19 10:30:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
I'm pretty sure it is D.
A is removal of a carboxyl group, B is transfer of a carboxyl and C is transfer of an amino group.
2007-08-19 10:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D. Deamidation.
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2007-08-22 06:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by tomsp10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's D (the answer's in the word)
2007-08-19 17:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Removal of an amide is called = DE-AMINDATION = .
2007-08-20 14:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by lenpol7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D or e
2007-08-19 17:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋