29. Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
L and D Amino Acids
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Problem 25
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Textbook QuestionEsterase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of esters. It hydrolyzes esters of l-amino acids more rapidly than esters of d-amino acids. How can this enzyme be used to separate a racemic mixture of amino acids?
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