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2 The enzyme OMP decarboxylase is involved in the synthesis of the mononucleotide

uridine monophosphate.

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(a) The diagram shows the reaction catalysed by OMP decarboxylase.

Q
O O

HN HN
OH
O O CO2 O O
N N
HO P O O HO P O O
O
OH OH

OH OH OH OH
- -

orotidine monophosphate (OMP) uridine monophosphate

(i) Which sugar is present in uridine monophosphate?

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(1)
A deoxyribose

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B galactose
C glucose

✗ D ribose

(ii) Draw a circle around the base in uridine monophosphate.

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(iii) Suggest one way in which cells use uridine monophosphate.
(1)
As an alternative energy sowrue
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