Amino Acid Metabolism Quiz
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What is the main cause of phenylketonuria (PKU)?

  • Defect in kidney transport of cysteine
  • Enzyme deficiency in branched chain amino acid catabolism
  • Inability to convert phenylalanine to tyrosine (correct)
  • Lack of homogentisate dioxygenase

    • In alkaptonuria, patients can effectively break down proteins to amino acids like tyrosine and phenylalanine.

    False

    What is the primary cause of nonketotic hyperglycinemia?

  • Accumulation of phenylalanine
  • Defective tyrosine hydroxylase enzyme
  • Defective creatine synthesis
  • Defects in the enzyme complex that catalyzes glycine cleavage (correct)

    • What is a common symptom of cystinuria?

    <p>Formation of calculi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals with nonketotic hyperglycinemia typically live to adulthood.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The enzyme deficiency in alkaptonuria is __________.

    <p>homogentisate dioxygenase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the starting materials in heme synthesis?

    <p>Glycine and succinyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Creatine is synthesized from ______ and glycine.

    <p>arginine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following diseases with their characteristics:

    <p>Phenylketonuria = High phenylalanine levels Alkaptonuria = Black urine and arthritis Cystinuria = Defect in kidney transport Gyrate Atrophy = Tunnel vision and blindness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is a catabolic product of creatine?

    <p>Creatinine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dietary restriction can help slow the progress of gyrate atrophy?

    <p>Decreased arginine intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Elevated levels of phenylpyruvate are beneficial for brain development in children with PKU.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following disorders with their related amino acid metabolism:

    <p>Nonketotic hyperglycinemia = Glycine cleavage defect Phenylketonuria = Phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency Alkaptonuria = Homogentisate oxidase deficiency Cystinuria = Cystine transport defect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Catecholamines are synthesized directly from glycine.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one consequence of untreated phenylketonuria.

    <p>Brain damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cystine accumulates in the blood and oxidizes to __________, causing calculi.

    <p>cysteine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of dopamine in the brain?

    <p>Acts as a neurotransmitter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of measuring creatinine in urine helps to assess ______ function.

    <p>renal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically tested in newborn screenings for PKU?

    <p>Phenylpyruvate in urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is the starting point for catecholamine synthesis?

    <p>Phenylalanine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following disorders is caused by a deficiency in phenylalanine hydroxylase?

    <p>Phenylketonuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tyrosine is synthesized from phenylalanine in a process involving tetrahydrobiopterin.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the end products of phenylalanine degradation?

    <p>Fumarate and acetoacetate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phenylketonuria can lead to severe __________ if left untreated.

    <p>intellectual disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following disorders with their associated characteristics:

    <p>Glycine Encephalopathy = No known treatment, causes neurological issues Alkaptonuria = Black urine due to homogentisic acid Tyrosine Synthesis = Involves phenylalanine hydroxylase Cystinuria = Cystine stones in the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is considered both glucogenic and ketogenic?

    <p>Phenylalanine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alkaptonuria is a result of an inability to metabolize phenylalanine.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of lysine degradation in metabolism?

    <p>Produces acetyl CoA and contributes to fatty acids or ketone bodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A common treatment for Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a __________-restricted diet.

    <p>phenylalanine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which coenzyme is essential for the conversion of phenylalanine to tyrosine?

    <p>Tetrahydrobiopterin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition results from a deficiency in the phenylalanine hydroxylase enzyme?

    <p>Phenylketonuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alkaptonuria is characterized by the accumulation of homogentisic acid.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What neurotransmitter is produced from the decarboxylation of glutamate?

    <p>GABA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A defect in the pathway of __________ synthesis can lead to albinism.

    <p>melanin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the disorder with its metabolic defect:

    <p>Glycine Encephalopathy = Deficiency of glycine cleavage system Cystinuria = Impaired renal tubular reabsorption of cystine Phenylketonuria = Deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase Alkaptonuria = Deficiency of homogentisate oxidase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is derived from tryptophan?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tyrosine is produced by the hydroxylation of phenylalanine.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is produced by the thyroid gland that is derived from tyrosine?

    <p>Triiodothyronine (T3) or Tetraiodothyronine (T4)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Norepinephrine and epinephrine are often referred to as __________ hormones.

    <p>fight-or-flight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of serotonin outside the central nervous system?

    <p>Vasoconstriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Phenylketonuria (PKU)

    • Individuals with PKU cannot convert phenylalanine to tyrosine.
    • This results in high levels of phenylalanine and low levels of tyrosine in the blood.
    • Phenylalanine is metabolized to phenylpyruvate instead.
    • Elevated levels of phenylpyruvate inhibit brain development.
    • Newborns are screened for PKU by testing for elevated levels of phenylpyruvate in the urine or phenylalanine in the blood.

    Alkaptonuria

    • A genetic disease that affects the breakdown of tyrosine and phenylalanine.
    • Caused by a lack of the enzyme homogentisate dioxygenase (HGD).
    • Homogentisic acid (HGA) builds up in the bones, cartilage, and urine.
    • Characterized by black urine, ochronosis (black bones and cartilage), and degenerative arthritis.

    Other Diseases of Amino Acid Metabolism

    • Cystinuria:
      • Defect in kidney transport of cysteine and basic amino acids.
      • Cysteine accumulates in the blood and oxidizes to cystine, forming calculi.
      • Treated by drinking large amounts of water or taking compounds that react with cysteine to form soluble derivatives.
    • Gyrate Atrophy:
      • Defect in ornithine transaminase activity.
      • Causes atrophy of the choroid and retina of the eyes.
      • Progress can be slowed by restricting dietary intake of arginine or administering pyridoxine.

    Fate of Carbon Skeletons After Removal of Nitrogen

    • Amino acids are degraded to pyruvate or citric acid cycle intermediates.
    • These intermediates can contribute to gluconeogenesis making them glucogenic.
    • Amino acids degraded to acetyl CoA or acetoacetate can contribute to the formation of fatty acids or ketone bodies, making them ketogenic.
    • Some amino acids are both glucogenic and ketogenic.

    Lysine Degradation

    • A ketogenic amino acid.
    • Saccharophine dehydrogenase (LYS1) is a key enzyme in this pathway.
    • Uses NADP+ and glutamate.

    Phenylalanine Degradation and Associated Clinical Implications

    • Phenylalanine is both glucogenic and ketogenic.
    • The enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase is responsible for converting phenylalanine to tyrosine.
    • Phenylketonuria (PKU) is caused by a mutation in the gene encoding phenylalanine hydroxylase.
    • The disease is treated by dietary restriction of phenylalanine and supplementation with tyrosine.

    Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia (Glycine Encephalopathy)

    • Defects in the glycine cleavage enzyme complex lead to an accumulation of glycine in body fluids.
    • Causes severe mental deficiencies and often death in infancy.

    Amino Acids in the Body

    • Amino acids are used in the synthesis of important compounds.

    Heme Synthesis

    • Glycine and succinyl CoA are starting materials for heme synthesis.
    • Deficiencies of enzymes in the pathway can cause porphyrias.

    Creatine Synthesis

    • Creatine is synthesized from arginine and glycine.
    • Catabolic product of creatine is creatinine, excreted in urine.
    • Creatinine levels are used to assess renal function.

    Catecholamines Synthesis

    • Catecholamines are synthesized from phenylalanine and tyrosine.
    • Include dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenalin), and epinephrine (adrenalin).

    Catecholamines Synthesis - Clinical Implications

    • Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in Parkinson's disease.
    • Melanin is derived from dopa and synthesized in melanocytes.
    • Defects in melanin synthesis result in albinism.

    Catecholamines Synthesis - Fight or Flight Hormones

    • Norepinephrine (noradrenalin) functions as a neurotransmitter in the brain.
    • Epinephrine (adrenalin) is a hormone produced in the adrenal glands and certain neurons.
    • Epinephrine plays a role in the fight-or-flight response.

    Tyrosine Metabolism Products

    • The thyroid gland produces iodinated derivatives of tyrosine: triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine (T4).

    Tryptophan Metabolism Products

    • The nicotinamide moiety of NAD(P) is derived from tryptophan.
    • Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) is a neurotransmitter involved in smooth muscle contraction and vasoconstriction.
    • Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland and involved in daily and seasonal rhythms.

    Neurotransmitters from Glutamine

    • Brain neurons synthesize glutamate through hydrolysis of glutamine.
    • Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter.
    • Glutamate is decarboxylated to produce γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter.

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