OtherMonos (Deevska) Flashcards
1
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Fructose comes from
A
sucrose, high fructose syrup, honey, fruits
2
Q
Transporter specific to Fructose.
A
Glut 5
3
Q
___________ is the enzyme that phosphorylates fructose, uses ATP as energy and is an irreversible step.
A
Fructokinase
4
Q
What tissues are aldose reductase found?
A
lens, retina, schwann cells of peripheral nerves, liver, kidney, cells of ovaries, and seminal vesicles.
5
Q
Disorders of Fructose Metabolism?
A
Lack of Fructokinase, Fructose accumulates and accumulates in the urine.
6
Q
What is lactose?
A
Milk sugar produced in mammary glands. Synthesized in golgi apparatus
7
Q
What is the enzyme for lactose synthesis?
A
Lactose synthase
8
Q
What does prolactin do?
A
Peptide hormone that stimulates synthesis of Alpha-lactalbumin.
