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Why do we test for the presence of indole rather than pyruvic acid as the indicator of tryptophanase activity?
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∙ 11y ago
Indole is a specific product of tryptophan degradation whereas pyruvic acid is a relatively common biochemical involved in several enzymic pathways including the end product of glycolyis. So, if you measured pyruvic acid the background (blank) level would be very high so measuring indole production is more accurate especially since the determination is linked to a colored product for easy identification
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoBecause the insole test is simpler and quicker than the pyruvic acid
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What is the breakdown of pyruvic acid in the presence of oxygen called?
The breakdown of pyruvic acid in the presence of oxygen is called aerobic respiration. At the beginning of aerobic respiration, acidic acid bonds to a molecule called coenzyme A to form Acetyl CoA.
Does pyruvic acid store energy?
No pyruvic acid releases energy.
What is the function of pyruvic acid?
Pyruvic acid supplies energy to living sells.
What type of acid is created in glycolysis?
Pyruvic acid is created during glycolysis.
Preparation of pyruvic acid from tartaric acid?
on heating the tartaric acid, the tartaric acid forms a keto acid which is known as pyruvic acid C4H6O6 ------KHSO4/heating------> C3H4O3 (tartaric acid) (Pyruvic acid)
Pyruvic acid can be further reduced without the presence of oxygen in a process called .?
fermentation
What is the breakdown of pyruvic acid in the presence of oxygen called?
The breakdown of pyruvic acid in the presence of oxygen is called aerobic respiration. At the beginning of aerobic respiration, acidic acid bonds to a molecule called coenzyme A to form Acetyl CoA.
What three carbon compound is the most common end product of glycolysis?
Glycolysis usually forms two pyruvates, also called pyruvic acids.
Does pyruvic acid store energy?
No pyruvic acid releases energy.
What is the function of pyruvic acid?
Pyruvic acid supplies energy to living sells.
Is pyruvate and pyruvic acid the same thing?
Pyruvate is actually a salt, ester or anion of pyruvic acid, but the name pyruvate is often used for pyruvic acid.
Why pyruvic acid do not move as it is in the Krebs cycle?
why pyruvic acid do not move as it is in krebs cycle
What type of acid is created in glycolysis?
Pyruvic acid is created during glycolysis.
What is the result of glycolysis?
Glycolysis starting with glucose results in the production of 2 x pyruvic acids per glucose which continue on in to the mitochondria, in the presence of oxygen, for complete breakdown; a net gain of 2 x ATP and the production of 2 x NADH2 which can enter the mitochondria and via their donated electrons give rise to 3 x ATP per NADH2 inn the presence of oxygen.
How is glycolosis different from the breakdown of pyruvic acid?
Glycolysis is the breakdown of glucose to give pyruvic acid and energy. Pyruvic acid is then used for different reactions, the most important one being Kreb's cycle.
Show how alanine could be deaminated to give the end-products indicated alanine pyruvic acid of what value is deamination to a microbe?
Alanine is deaminated to give pyruvic acid (C3H4O3 ) and Ammonia (NH3) Pyruvic Acid.
Preparation of pyruvic acid from tartaric acid?
on heating the tartaric acid, the tartaric acid forms a keto acid which is known as pyruvic acid C4H6O6 ------KHSO4/heating------> C3H4O3 (tartaric acid) (Pyruvic acid)
