Q. 18.65 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Draw the condensed structural formula for the $\mathrm{\alpha }$-keto acid produced from each of the following in transamination:

a.

b.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(a) The condensed formula for the $\mathrm{\alpha }$-keto acid produced is

(b) The condensed formula for the $\mathrm{\alpha }$-keto acid produced is

Part (a) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the condensed formula for the $\mathrm{\alpha }$-keto acid produced from the transamination of given compound i.e.

Part (a) Step 2: Explanation

We know that

When glycine is transaminated $\mathrm{\alpha }$-keto acid is produced. And a condensed formula is that which represents all the symbols of each element and bonds between them. So, the required $\mathrm{\alpha }$-keto acid is,

Part (b) Step 1: Given information

We need to find the condensed formula for the $\mathrm{\alpha }$-keto acid produced from the transamination of given compound i.e.  

Part (b) Step 2: Explanation

We know that

When alanine is transaminated $\mathrm{\alpha }$-keto acid is produced. And a condensed formula is that which represents all the symbols of each element and bonds between them. So, the required $\mathrm{\alpha }$-keto acid is,