Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 5 - Figure 5.22 - Detecting amino acid catabolizing enzymes in the lab - Question - Page 137: 1

Answer

Decarboxylation is the chemical reaction in which a carboxyl group is removed and carbon dioxide is released. It usually refers to the reaction in carboxylic acids when the carbon atom is removed from the carbon chain.

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Decarboxylation is the chemical reaction in which a carboxyl group is removed and carbon dioxide is released. It usually refers to the reaction in carboxylic acids when the carbon atom is removed from the carbon chain.
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