Asked by madhav agarwal on Sep 23, 2024
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What is the major end product of the following reaction series? 
A) Ala
B) Gly
C) Leu
D) Ile
E) Val
End Product
The final compound or molecule that results from the completion of a chemical or metabolic pathway.
Reaction Series
A sequence of chemical reactions where the product of one reaction serves as the reactant for the next.
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Verified Answer
AB
Annie Baker6 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The given reaction series is the pathway of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) degradation. The major end product of BCAA degradation is acetyl-CoA, which can enter the citric acid cycle to generate ATP. Among the BCAAs, only valine undergoes complete oxidative degradation, leading to the formation of acetyl-CoA. Therefore, E) Val is the best choice as the major end product of the given reaction series.
Learning Objectives
- Employ chemical agents to produce and modify amino acids.
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