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Reactions involving transfer of phosphoryl groups are central to the metabolism of all living beings. This chapter brings out the unique features that make phosphate and its derivatives ideal candidates for driving metabolism. Chemistry at the phosphorus atom is almost always catalyzed by a suitable enzyme. Reaction mechanisms pertaining to these enzymes are presented. Aspects of high-energy compounds like ATP and their role in group transfer reactions are highlighted.
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Punekar, N.S. (2018). Phosphoryl Group Chemistry and Importance of ATP. In: ENZYMES: Catalysis, Kinetics and Mechanisms. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0785-0_32
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