Supply and Removal Amino Acid Groups Flashcards
1
Q
Alanine cycle
A
Alanine <–> pyruvate
2
Q
SGPT aka ALT is an enzyme of what AA?
A
Alanine
3
Q
Preferred pathway for gluconeogenesis
A
Alanine
4
Q
Arginine cycle
A
Urea cycle (liver)
5
Q
Arginine function
A
Vasodilation
6
Q
Urea cycle reaction/enzymes
A
Arginine –> orthithine –> citrulline –> arginosuccinate –> arginine
7
Q
Arginine: vasodilation reaction/enzymes
A
Arginine –> citrulline
- Created NO (nitric oxide)
8
Q
Where is urea excreted in?
A
Kidney
9
Q
Other names for aspartic acid
A
- Aspartate
- Asparagine
10
Q
Which AA supplies amino group for urea cycle?
A
Aspartic Acid
11
Q
Aspartic acid reactions/enzymes
A
SGOT aka AST
12
Q
Where is aspartic acid found?
A
- DNA
- RNA
13
Q
Other names for glutamine acid
A
- Glutamate
- Glutamine
14
Q
Preferred fuel for intestines and WBCs
A
Glutamine
