Karboksülaatioonist
Karboksülaatioonist, also known as carboxylation, is a biochemical process where a carbon dioxide (CO₂) molecule is incorporated into an organic compound. This reaction is fundamental in various metabolic pathways, particularly in photosynthesis and the synthesis of essential biomolecules.
In photosynthesis, carboxylation occurs during the Calvin cycle, where the enzyme ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (Rubisco) catalyzes the
Beyond photosynthesis, carboxylation plays a role in the synthesis of amino acids, fatty acids, and other metabolites.
Carboxylation reactions are also involved in the regulation of metabolic pathways. In some cases, enzymes like
The efficiency and specificity of carboxylation depend on the enzyme involved, environmental conditions, and substrate availability.