ACP, ALP, LDH Flashcards
Systemic Name for Lactate Dehydrogenase?
E.C.1.1.1.27
Lactate Dehydrogenase catalyzes the interconversion of which two compounds?
Lactic acid and Pyruvic acid
Which conditions are associated with the highest levels of LDH?
A) Myocardial infarction and stroke
B) Pernicious anemia and hemolytic anemia
C) Liver disease and kidney disease
D) Osteoporosis and arthritis
B) Pernicious anemia and hemolytic anemia
Which LDH isoenzymes are most commonly associated with cancer markers?
LD 2
LD 3
LD 4
In pleural fluid analysis, what LDH levels would indicate an exudate?
A) Low LDH
B) High LDH
C) No LDH detected
D) Moderate LDH levels
B) High LDH
Which additional substrate can LDH use in its catalytic activity besides lactate?
A) β-hydroxybutyrate
B) α-hydroxybutyrate
C) Acetoacetate
D) Pyruvate
B) α-hydroxybutyrate
LDH5 is the most labile isoenzyme. At what temperature does its activity most rapidly decline?
A) 4°C
B) 25°C
C) 37°C
D) 100°C
A) 4°C
Which condition signifies a grave prognosis with elevated LDH-6 levels?
A) Myocardial Infarction
B) Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Failure
C) Hemolytic Anemia
D) Extensive Pneumonia
B) Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Failure
Which Isoenzyme is responsible for the metabolic conversion of methanol and ethylene Glycol to toxic compounds?
A) LDH-1
B) LDH-3
C) LDH-4
D) LDH-6
D. LDH-6 (Alcohol Dehydrogenase)
Which statement is true about LDH-1 concerning cardiac tissue?
A) LDH-1 is highly specific to cardiac tissue and is the preferred marker for AMI.
B) LDH-1 is not specific to cardiac tissue and is not the preferred marker for AMI.
C) LDH-1 is only found in skeletal muscle tissue.
D) LDH-1 is highly specific to skeletal muscle tissue and is the preferred marker for AMI.
B) LDH-1 is not specific to cardiac tissue and is not the preferred marker for AMI.
Which method is most commonly used to determine LDH-1 activity?
A) Wroblewski La Due Method
B) Electrophoresis
C) Wacker Method
D) Reverse Reaction
C) Wacker Method
Which reaction is preferred for LDH-5 determination?
A) Forward Reaction
B) Reverse Reaction
C) Electrophoresis
D) Colorimetric Assay
B) Reverse Reaction
What is the primary disadvantage of the reverse reaction method for determining LDH-5 activity?
A) Requires a larger specimen volume
B) Lower specificity compared to the forward reaction
C) More susceptible to substrate exhaustion and loss of linearity
D) Produces NADH, which is unstable
C) More susceptible to substrate exhaustion and loss of linearity
Which isoenzyme is most likely to be detected using fluorometric or colorimetric methods?
A) LDH-2
B) LDH-4
C) LDH-1
D) LDH-5
LDH-1
Which substrate does LDH-1 prefer in the forward reaction?
A) Pyruvate
B) L-Lactate
C) a-hydroxybutyrate
D) NADH
B) L-Lactate
What is the standard concentration of p-Nitrophenol used in the ACP assay?
A) 10.0 U/L
B) 12.5 U/L
C) 15.6 U/L
D) 20.0 U/L
C) 15.6 U/L
Which reaction is catalyzed by Acid Phosphatase (ACP)?
A) Lactic acid to Pyruvate
B) Pyruvate to Lactate
C) p-Nitrophenolphosphate to p-Nitrophenol + Phosphate ion
D) Glucose to Glucose-6-phosphate
C) p-Nitrophenolphosphate to p-Nitrophenol + Phosphate ion
What is the enzyme classification (E.C.) number for Acid Phosphatase (ACP)?
A) E.C. 1.1.1.27
B) E.C. 2.3.4.5
C) E.C. 3.1.3.2
D) E.C. 4.2.1.11
C) E.C. 3.1.3.2
Acid Phosphatase (ACP) belongs to the same group of enzymes as which of the following?
A) Lipase
B) Amylase
C) Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
D) Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)
C) Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Which of the following tissues has the highest Acid Phosphatase (ACP) activity?
A) Liver
B) Bone
C) Prostate
D) Spleen
C) Prostate
Which of the following conditions is associated with elevated levels of the prostatic isoenzyme of Acid Phosphatase (ACP)?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Prostatic carcinoma
C) Liver cirrhosis
D) Renal failure
B) Prostatic carcinoma
Why is ACP considered an inferior marker compared to Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) for prostatic cancer?
A) ACP is more specific than PSA
B) ACP is less sensitive and only useful when cancer has metastasized
C) ACP has a longer half-life than PSA
D) ACP levels remain elevated for weeks after treatment
B) ACP is less sensitive and only useful when cancer has metastasized
Which bone-related condition is associated with elevated Bone Isoenzyme levels of Acid Phosphatase (ACP)?
A) Osteoarthritis
B) Paget’s disease
C) Rheumatoid arthritis
D) Osteomalacia
B) Paget’s disease