Bacteria that live in the large intestine metabolize glycocholic acid using amidases and hydroxylases. (a) Draw the
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Bacteria that live in the large intestine metabolize glycocholic acid using amidases and hydroxylases.
(a) Draw the reaction product.
(b) Compare the solubility of the product and glycocholic acid.
(c) Could the change in the bile acid’s solubility make it less toxic to bacteria?
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Fundamentals Of Biochemistry Life At The Molecular Level
ISBN: 9781118918401
5th Edition
Authors: Donald Voet, Judith G Voet, Charlotte W Pratt
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