Essential Biochemistry - Nucleic Acid Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 47)
What is the role of tetrahydrofolate in purine synthesis?
Transfer of a carbon unit to the purine ring.
Formation of carbamoyl phosphate.
Conversion of orotate to UMP.
Formation of PRPP
Explanation
Tetrahydrofolate carries a carbon unit.
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