Nucleotide Metabolism | Complicated Conversion of CTP/UTP to Thymine

The video tutorial explains the complex process of converting pyrimidines, specifically cytosine and uracil, into thymine. It covers the biosynthesis of CTP and UTP, their conversion to CDP and UDP, and the role of ribonucleotide reductase in creating deoxynucleotides. The tutorial also discusses the function of nucleoside diphosphate kinase in balancing nucleotide levels and the conversion of dCTP to dUTP and dUMP. Finally, it explains how thymidylate synthase converts dUMP to dTMP, emphasizing the importance of understanding these biochemical processes.

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