Biochem Flashcards
High serum lvl of alaine aminotranferase indicates only liver damage
F
Aminotranferase reactions are irreversible
F
Aminotranferase requires pyrodoxal phosphate a co factor derived from B6
True
Co factor of aminotranferase is attached to the enzyme via amide bond
F
Glutamine is the most common product of aminotranferase reactions
F
Choose amino acid used for protein synthesis but can’t be for humans except by metabolism of another amino acid which is impossible in normal metabolitoes
Tyrosine and cysteine
2 nitrogens in urea enter urea synthesis pathway in what molecular form
One as amonia and one as alpha amino group of aspartate
Person with phenylketonuria consumes food with high phenylalanine leads to
Phenylpyruvate
Oxidation of fatty acids is highest between meals and lower in well fed states
True
What is bilirubin conjugated with in jaundice
Glucuronic acid
Carbs are beneficial because food with sugar tastes better
F
Carbs are required for fat oxidation
F
Carbs prevent hypoglycemia
T
Carbs improve renal functions
F
Carbs improve urea synthesis in the liver
F
Nitric oxide and urea have in common this amino a id which is used as an immediate precursor
Arginine
Which of the following incorrectly pairs a pathway with one of it’s regulated enzymes
Urea cycle carbamoyl phosphate synthetase ll CPS II
Glucogenesis: which of the following incorrectly pairs a glycotic enzyme with the glucogenic enzyme that catalizes the reverse
Pyruvate kinase pyruvate dehydrogenase (turns pyruvate to acetylcoa)
Which one is the precursor of potent vasoconstrictor serotonin
Tryptophan
Which of the following essential dietary factors is a precursor for a compound as a carrier of the acetate group (two-carbon fragment)?
A. Methionine
B. Thiamine
C. Folic acid
D. Biotin
E. Pryidoxine
Thiamine