Glucose Stuff

Question 1

The oxidative phase of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway generates…

Answer 1

NADPH (2 per G6P) and ribulose (1 per G6P)

Question 2

Key enzyme in the oxidative phase of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway

Answer 2

glucose-6-P dehydrogenase

Question 3

What pathway is the only source for NADPH for RBCs?

Answer 3

PPP

Question 4

The nonoxidative phase of the PPP genereates different sugars including

Answer 4

Ribose-5-P

Question 5

Transaldolase transfers how many keto units

Answer 5

3C keto units

Question 6

transketolase transfers how many keto units

Answer 6

2C keto units

Question 7

Transketolase needs what to function properly

Answer 7

TPP (thiamine dependent enzyme)

Question 8

Transaldolase uses ______ for nucleophilic attack on aldehyde

Answer 8

Lysine

Question 9

The most common known enzyme deficiency

Answer 9

Glucose 6-P DH deficiency

Question 10

denatured Hemoglobin precipitates within RBCs due to oxidative stress

Answer 10

Heinz Bodies

Question 11

NADPH is neceessary to keep ______ reduced

Answer 11

glutathione

Question 12

fructokinase deficiency

Answer 12

Fructosuria

Question 13

Aldolase B deficiciency

Answer 13

Fructosemia