Is the site of reaction in the biosynthesis of norepinephrine from dopamine (see Chapter 5, Problem 65)

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Is the site of reaction in the biosynthesis of norepinephrine from dopamine (see Chapter 5, Problem 65) consistent with the principles outlined in this chapter? Would it be easier or more diffi cult to duplicate this transformation nonenzymatically? Explain. 


Chapter 5 Problem 65

НО н НО. CH2CH2NH2 НО. Dopamine B-monooxygenase, O2 CH,NH2 HO НО Dopamine (-)-Norepinephrine

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Organic Chemistry structure and function

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Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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