Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What is ligation?
A
Forming a covalent bond using ATP hydrolysis
2
Q
Which high energy bind does acetyl coA have?
A
Thioester
3
Q
Which 7 molecules can amino acids degrade into?
A
Pyruvate Acetyl coA Acetoacetly coA Alpha= ketoglutarate Succinyl coA Fumarate Oxaloacetate
4
Q
Give examples of 2 transamination reactions?
A
Glutamate + oxaloacetate = aspartate + alpha ketoglutarate
Alanine + a ketoglutarate = glutamate + pyruvate
5
Q
How many membrane carriers and enzymes does the malate aspartate shuttle have?
A
Membrane carriers = 2
Enzymes = 4
