Biochem Flashcards
1
Q
What enzyme is involved in the rate-limiting step in glycolysis
A
Phosphofructokinase
2
Q
What is the most common cause of a nonsense mutation
A
Substitution of a single base
3
Q
Catecholamines are derived from what compound
A
Tyrosine
4
Q
Which 3 neurotransmitters are classified as catecholamines
A
NEPI/ dopamine / EPI
5
Q
What are catecholamines
A
Sympathomimetic hormones released by adrenal glands in response to stress
6
Q
Catecholamines belong to what part of the nervous system
A
Sympathetic
7
Q
Which molecule acts as a second messenger in the retina and is involved in the phototransduction cascade
A
cGMP
8
Q
Which vitamin has been found to compete with vitamin A for uptake?
A
E
