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Which functional group in Serine is responsible for its polarity?
Which functional group in Serine is responsible for its polarity?
- CH3 group
- NH3+ group
- COOH group
- OH- group (correct)
What type of amino acid residues are more soluble due to containing neutral uncharged polar functional groups?
What type of amino acid residues are more soluble due to containing neutral uncharged polar functional groups?
- Sulfur-containing
- Aliphatic
- Aromatic
- Polar (correct)
In which amino acid is an OH group added to the para-position of the benzene ring?
In which amino acid is an OH group added to the para-position of the benzene ring?
- Glycine
- Tyrosine (correct)
- Threonine
- Cysteine
Which amino acid occurs in its oxidized form as cystine in proteins?
Which amino acid occurs in its oxidized form as cystine in proteins?
What makes an amino acid residue hydrophilic?
What makes an amino acid residue hydrophilic?
How is a dipeptide different from an oligopeptide?
How is a dipeptide different from an oligopeptide?
What is the function of pepsin in the stomach?
What is the function of pepsin in the stomach?
What is the role of enteropeptidase in the digestion process?
What is the role of enteropeptidase in the digestion process?
What is the function of trypsin in protein digestion?
What is the function of trypsin in protein digestion?
What is the purpose of zymogens in protein digestion?
What is the purpose of zymogens in protein digestion?
What is the role of peptidases in protein digestion?
What is the role of peptidases in protein digestion?
What is the function of cholecystokinin and secretin in protein digestion?
What is the function of cholecystokinin and secretin in protein digestion?
What is the role of the low pH of the stomach in protein digestion?
What is the role of the low pH of the stomach in protein digestion?
Which enzyme is secreted by serous cells in the gastric gland?
Which enzyme is secreted by serous cells in the gastric gland?
What type of enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptide bonds in proteins?
What type of enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptide bonds in proteins?
What is the precursor form of trypsin before activation?
What is the precursor form of trypsin before activation?
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of proteins into large polypeptides in the stomach?
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of proteins into large polypeptides in the stomach?
What is the role of enterokinase/trypsin in the digestion process?
What is the role of enterokinase/trypsin in the digestion process?
Which enzyme catalyzes the transfer of the carbamoyl group to ornithine?
Which enzyme catalyzes the transfer of the carbamoyl group to ornithine?
Which compound donates its carbamoyl group to ornithine in the Urea Cycle?
Which compound donates its carbamoyl group to ornithine in the Urea Cycle?
Where does ornithine usually form before entering the mitochondria for the Urea Cycle reactions?
Where does ornithine usually form before entering the mitochondria for the Urea Cycle reactions?
What type of reaction forms citrulline from the carbamoyl group and ornithine?
What type of reaction forms citrulline from the carbamoyl group and ornithine?
Which component leaves the mitochondria after the formation of citrulline in the Urea Cycle?
Which component leaves the mitochondria after the formation of citrulline in the Urea Cycle?
What is the regulatory enzyme involved in the formation of carbamoyl phosphate?
What is the regulatory enzyme involved in the formation of carbamoyl phosphate?
What is the result of high levels of phenylalanine in pregnant women?
What is the result of high levels of phenylalanine in pregnant women?
What is the likely cause of mental retardation in this condition?
What is the likely cause of mental retardation in this condition?
What is the effect of phenylalanine on the transport of other amino acids to the brain?
What is the effect of phenylalanine on the transport of other amino acids to the brain?
What is the clinical manifestation of this condition?
What is the clinical manifestation of this condition?
What is the enzyme deficiency responsible for Tyrosinaemia?
What is the enzyme deficiency responsible for Tyrosinaemia?
What is the characteristic urine odour in this condition?
What is the characteristic urine odour in this condition?
