Biochem Flashcards
0
Q
What 2 pathways is carbamoyl phosphate involved in?
A
De novo pyramiding synthesis
Urea cycle
1
Q
Which amino acids are needed for purine synthesis?
A
GAG
Glycine
Aspartate
Glutamine
2
Q
I’m an enzyme in the urea cycle and when I’m deficient you see a build up of orotic acid. Who am I?
A
Ornithine transcarbamoylase (carbamoyl phosphate builds up and is converted to orotic acid)
3
Q
I’m an enzyme that converts ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides. Hydroxyurea inhibits me. Who am I?
A
Ribonucleotide reductase
