Aldolase Classification and Function Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a laboratory method used for measuring amylase activity?

Saccharogenic method

Chromogenic method

Immunoassay method (correct)

Amyloclastic method

Increased serum amylase levels are associated with which of the following conditions?

Bacterial parotitis

Pancreatic insufficiency

Pancreatitis

Both A and B (correct)

Which of the following is the major tissue source of amylase?

Kidney

Pancreas (correct)

Stomach

Liver

Which type of anticoagulant should be avoided when collecting a specimen for amylase testing?

Both B and C Signup and view all the answers

Amylase is classified as which type of enzyme?

Hydrolase Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of pregnancy are increased amylase levels typically observed?

25th week Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme catalyzes the transfer of an amino group from aspartic acid to a-ketoglutarate?

Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue is the primary source of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) according to the text?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What specimen sensitivity is recommended for testing Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)?

Serum or Plasma Signup and view all the answers

In the Karmen Method, which enzyme is used as the indicator enzyme in the coupled enzymatic reaction?

Malate Dehydrogenase Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with decreased levels of Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)?

Uremia Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical significance of increased levels of Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)?

Acute Pancreatitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main laboratory method used to measure Orthonine Carbamoyl Transferase (OCT) levels?

Colorimetric method Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with increased Orthonine Carbamoyl Transferase (OCT) levels?

Thyroid dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

Which tissue source is Aldolase predominantly found in?

Skeletal muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Aldolase?

Lyase Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a clinical condition associated with increased Aldolase levels?

Chronic kidney disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reaction catalyzed by Aldolase?

Conversion of fructose-1,6-diphosphate to glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate and dihydroxyacetone phosphate Signup and view all the answers