[RECALLS] Prelims - Conversion of Amino acids Flashcards

1
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From amino acid derived compounds, precursor of melatonin?

A

Tryptophan

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2
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From amino acid derived compounds, precursor of nitric oxide:

A

Argininr

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3
Q

Does not require tetrahydrobiopterin but uses copper:

A

Tyrosinase

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4
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Rate limiting step of catecholamines synthesis that has enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase?

A

Formation of DOPA

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5
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What process has a SAM methyl donor?

A

Formation of epinephrine

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6
Q

Catabolism of catecholamines uses aldehyde dehydrogenase called.

A

Vanillylmandelic acid (pheochromocytoma)


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