Amino Acids: Serine, Cysteine, and Methionine Biosynthesis
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Serine is an amino acid that can only be synthesized through the transsulfuration pathway.

False

Phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase is an enzyme involved in the conversion of serine to glycine.

False

Tetrahydrofolate is a product of the conversion of serine to glycine.

True

Cysteine is a precursor for the synthesis of glutathione.

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

The transsulfuration pathway is involved in the biosynthesis of serine.

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

Cystathionine β-synthase is an enzyme involved in the conversion of cysteine to serine.

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

Disulfide bonds are formed between cysteine residues in proteins.

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

Glycine is a precursor for the synthesis of serine.

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

Phosphoserine aminotransferase is an enzyme involved in the glycolytic pathway.

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

Methionine is involved in the biosynthesis of cysteine.

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

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