Question: The aspartate biosynthetic family provides for the synthesis of
lysine, methionine, threonine and…



The aspartate biosynthetic family provides for the synthesis of
lysine, methionine, threonine and isoleucine. The first committed
step leading to the synthesis of these four amino acids is
catalyzed by aspartokinase. There are three forms of this enzyme
present in E. coli. Briefly explain what advantage the multiple
forms have for the organism.

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