transaldolase, TA, rxn 7

Question 1

hTA similar/diff to aldolase

Answer 1

how similar to aldolase: using a schiff base

different: aldolase, taking cut piece and doing something in glycolysis with it. In transaldolase, transferring it to something else.

Question 2

function of Lys

Answer 2

forms schiff base, nuc attack, pulls e- towards it bc it is positively charged. (Look this up in notes)