Explanation about the representatives of the PRT family of enzymes in purine synthesis. Concept introduction: Aminoalkanoic acid and PRPP is used for the formation of 5'-phosphoribosylamine and this process is catalyzed by PRPP transaminase. Regulation of purine synthesis is done by the PRPP transaminase.

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Chapter 26, Problem 16P

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Explanation about the representatives of the PRT family of enzymes in purine synthesis.

Concept introduction:

Aminoalkanoic acid and PRPP is used for the formation of 5'-phosphoribosylamine and this process is catalyzed by PRPP transaminase. Regulation of purine synthesis is done by the PRPP transaminase.

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