🍃 Cocaine Biosynthesis

The video explores the biosynthetic pathway of cocaine in the coca plant, focusing on the transformation of lysine into cocaine through a series of enzymatic reactions. It details the three phases of biosynthesis: the conversion of lysine to N-methyl perineum, the formation of the ecgonine backbone, and the final transformation into cocaine. The process highlights the role of various enzymes and chemical reactions within the coca leaves.

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