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Ch.19 Enzymes and Vitamins
McMurry - Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 19, Problema 25c

Answer questions (a)–(e) concerning the following reaction:
Chemical reaction diagram showing the conversion between L-Lactate and Pyruvate with NAD+ and NADH/H+ involved.
c. What is the substrate for the reaction as written?

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Step 1: Understand the term 'substrate' in the context of a chemical reaction. The substrate is the reactant that is acted upon by a catalyst, enzyme, or reagent in the reaction.
Step 2: Examine the reaction provided in the problem. Identify the reactants and products. The substrate is typically the molecule that undergoes a chemical transformation during the reaction.
Step 3: Look for any specific indicators in the reaction, such as the presence of an enzyme or catalyst, which might help identify the substrate. The substrate is often the larger or more complex molecule being modified.
Step 4: Determine which reactant is being chemically altered in the reaction. This reactant is the substrate for the reaction as written.
Step 5: Confirm your identification of the substrate by ensuring it aligns with the reaction mechanism or description provided in the problem.

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