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The enzyme fumarase catalyzes the addition of water to the double bond of fumaric acid.The...

The enzyme fumarase catalyzes the addition of water to the double bond of fumaric acid.

The —OH group and the pro-R hydrogen of the CH2 group of (S)-malic acid come from water. What stereochemical pathway describes the addition of water to the double bond?

A. syn Addition


B. anti Addition

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