Essential Biochemistry - Nucleic Acid Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 29)
Which of the following is the first step in the de novo synthesis of pyrimidine nucleotides?
Synthesis of carbamoyl phosphate
Formation of orotate
Addition of PRPP to orotate
Formation of UMP
Explanation
The synthesis of carbamoyl phosphate is the first step.
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