Chapter 15, Problem 15.27EP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To indicate whether glutamate is a ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}$ species or not.

Concept introduction: A species containing 5 carbon atoms is said to be a ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}$ species.

For example, glutaric acid contains 5 carbon atoms and thus it is said to be a ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}$ species as shown below:

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To indicate whether oxaloacetate is a ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}$ species or not.

Concept introduction: A species containing 5 carbon atoms is said to be a ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}$ species.

For example, glutaric acid contains 5 carbon atoms and thus it is said to be a ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}$ species as shown below:

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To indicate whether aspartate is a ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}$ species or not.

Concept introduction: A species containing 5 carbon atoms is said to be a ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}$ species.

For example, glutaric acid contains 5 carbon atoms and thus it is said to be a ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}$ species as shown below:

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To indicate whether glutarate is a ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}$ species or not.

Concept introduction: A species containing 5 carbon atoms is said to be a ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}$ species.

For example, glutaric acid contains 5 carbon atoms and thus it is said to be a ${\text{C}}_{\text{5}}$ species as shown below: