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Coenzyme

A small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes.A cofactor molecule that helps an enzyme catalyse a particular reaction by binding with it.


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Histidine

... is produced to absorb UV rays. 2. In liver urocanate is further processed into ammonia, glutamate and a 1-C fragment that it used in the folate coenzyme system. 3. Decarboxylation into histamine which is found predominately in mast cells and plays important roles in immune function and as a ...

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by jmyhre
Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:10 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Histidine
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Views: 827

Krebs Cycle question

Note: This is not a homework question. This is part of a study effort for a big upcoming test. Question: What is the function/purpose of coenzyme A in cellular respiration (specifically, in the transition between glycolysis and Krebs cycle - I mean, I know that coenzyme A attaches to the acetate ...

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by thewax
Sat Dec 27, 2008 1:38 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Krebs Cycle question
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Views: 1183

Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain

... acid methionine and the reduced L-glutathione are all excellent and effective antioxidants for use as an alternative to the corticosteroids. The coenzyme Q10, all the B complex vitamins, particularly the folic acid and the vitamin B12, along with the essential mineral selenium, the essential ...

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by Jennuan
Wed Oct 29, 2008 4:21 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
Replies: 299
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cofactor and coenzyme? transketolase and transaldolase?

What is the difference between cofactor and coenzyme? What is the difference between transketolase and transaldolase?

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by scorpioing
Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:02 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cofactor and coenzyme? transketolase and transaldolase?
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Views: 934

help! my biology teacher is trying to kill me!

... a flight of stairs one step at a time e) a person leaping from the top to the bottom of a flight of stairs in one jump 13. The function of coenzyme A in the citric acid cycle is most like a) throwing a baited hook into a lake a nd catching a fish b) alimousine driver dropping off a couple ...

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by marnita
Sat May 31, 2008 10:44 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: help! my biology teacher is trying to kill me!
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Views: 2107
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