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Which process involves the conversion of an amino acid to a keto acid through the transfer of an amino group to a keto group?
Which process involves the conversion of an amino acid to a keto acid through the transfer of an amino group to a keto group?
- Deamination
- Decarboxylation
- Oxidative deamination
- Transamination (correct)
Which of the following amino acids is considered essential in preterm infants?
Which of the following amino acids is considered essential in preterm infants?
- Tryptophan
- Arginine (correct)
- Methionine
- Isoleucine
In the oxidation of fatty acids, which enzyme is responsible for converting fatty acids to CoA thioesters?
In the oxidation of fatty acids, which enzyme is responsible for converting fatty acids to CoA thioesters?
- Acyl-CoA synthetase (correct)
- Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase
- Carnitine acyltransferase 1 (CPT1)
- Carnitine acyltransferase 2 (CPT2)
Which of the following amino acids is classified as nonessential?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as nonessential?
Which of the following molecules are produced during fatty acid oxidation by hydroxyaryl-CoA dehydrogenase?
Which of the following molecules are produced during fatty acid oxidation by hydroxyaryl-CoA dehydrogenase?
Which enzyme is involved in transferring the acyl group back to CoA in the mitochondria during fatty acid oxidation?
Which enzyme is involved in transferring the acyl group back to CoA in the mitochondria during fatty acid oxidation?
What is the main function of transamination?
What is the main function of transamination?
Which enzyme is involved in the process of decarboxylation?
Which enzyme is involved in the process of decarboxylation?
Which amino acid is produced by the transamination reaction of glutamate with oxaloacetate?
Which amino acid is produced by the transamination reaction of glutamate with oxaloacetate?
Why are 12 out of the 22 amino acids readily synthesized by the body called nonessential?
Why are 12 out of the 22 amino acids readily synthesized by the body called nonessential?
Which term best describes amino acids that must be acquired through the diet?
Which term best describes amino acids that must be acquired through the diet?
Why is the synthesis and collection of amino acids critical for cell survival?
Why is the synthesis and collection of amino acids critical for cell survival?
What is the main function of transamination in the context of amino acid metabolism?
What is the main function of transamination in the context of amino acid metabolism?
Which process involves the removal of a carboxyl group from an amino acid?
Which process involves the removal of a carboxyl group from an amino acid?
Which statement best describes essential amino acids?
Which statement best describes essential amino acids?
What distinguishes nonessential amino acids from essential amino acids?
What distinguishes nonessential amino acids from essential amino acids?
During the anabolism of amino acids, what is the primary purpose of synthesizing molecules from smaller components?
During the anabolism of amino acids, what is the primary purpose of synthesizing molecules from smaller components?
Which of the following accurately describes anabolism in relation to energy requirements?
Which of the following accurately describes anabolism in relation to energy requirements?
