Biosynthesis of leucine involves conversion of alpha-ketoisovalerate to 1-isopropylmalate (see above). This proceeds in multiple steps (1) deprotonation, (2) C-C bond formation followed by protonation and thioester hydrolysis. Write a detailed mechanism for this conversion. Then, draw the intermediate (or compound) produced in step 1. You do not have to consider stereochemistry. Draw uninvolved carboxyl groups in the anionic state, and enolates as carbanions. When needed, abbreviate CoenzymeA-S- as CH3S- in your drawing.

Why is the bond angle in a water molecule less than the bond angle of methane? a. the central oxygen atom in water has two lone pairs of electrons, whereas the central carbon atom in methane has no lone pairs. b. the central hydrogen atom in water has one lone pair of electrons, whereas the central carbon atom in methane has two lone pairs. c. the central oxygen atom in water has four lone pairs of electrons, whereas the central carbon atom in methane has only one lone pair. d. the central oxygen atom exerts more repulsive force on surrounding atoms than the central carbon atom in methane does. reset next

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Astudent conducts an experiment to determine how the amount of water given to a plant affects its growth. what is the independent variable for this experiment?