5. Chirality
R and S Configuration
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Problem 4h
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Textbook QuestionCitrate synthase, one of the enzymes in the series of enzyme-catalyzed reactions known as the citric acid cycle, catalyzes the synthesis of citric acid from oxaloacetic acid and acetyl-CoA. If the synthesis is carried out with acetyl-CoA that contains radioactive carbon (14C) in the indicated position, the isomer shown here is obtained. a. Which stereoisomer of citric acid is synthesized: R or S?
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