Essential Biochemistry - Protein Metabolism (Section 12 - No. 1)
In the metabolism of phenylalanine and tyrosine, what enzyme is responsible for catalyzing the reaction of phenylpyruvate to form phenylketones?
Phenylalanine hydroxylase
Tyrosine aminotransferase
Phenylpyruvate reductase
None of the above
Explanation
The enzyme phenylpyruvate reductase catalyzes the conversion of phenylpyruvate to phenylketones.
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