Catabolism of Amino Acids - Carbon Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
Which amino acid(s) can be transformed directly into alphaketoglutarate?
A
Just Glu
2
Q
What 4 amino acids can be tranformed into glutamate, and to which citric acid cycle intermediate does glutamate become?
A
Arg
Gln
His
Pro
-> Glu -> alphaketoglutarate
3
Q
Which amino acid(s) can be transformed directly into succinyl-CoA?
A
Ile
Met
Thr
Val
4
Q
Which amino acid(s) can be transformed directly into oxaloacetate?
A
Asp
(and Asn can become Asp)
5
Q
Which amino acids can be transformed into pyruvate?
A
Ala (<-Trp)
Ser (<- Gly and Cys)
Thr
6
Q
Which amino acid(s) can be transformed into acetyl-CoA?
A
Isoleucine
Leucine
Tryptophan
7
Q
*Which 4 amino acids are both ketogenic and glucogenic?
A
Phe
Ile
Tyr
Trp
(PITT)