10 Questions
Which enzyme deficiency may lead to Phenylketonuria?
Phenylalanine hydroxylase
Which enzyme catalyzes the synthesis of urea in the urea cycle?
Arginase
From which amino acid is the neurotransmitter 5-hydroxytrptamine derived?
Tryptophan
What is the significant source of stored energy in the human body?
Adipose tissue
Which enzyme catalyzes the synthesis of Prostaglandins?
Cycloogenase
Which enzyme is involved in the synthesis of tyrosine from Phenylalanine?
Phenylalanine hydroxylase
What is the enzyme involved in the entry of long chain fatty acids into mitochondria?
Carnitine
What is the structural component of glutathione?
Glycine
Which hormone is a polypeptide in nature and not a steroid hormone?
ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone)
What is the precursor of vitamin niacin?
Tryptophan
Test your knowledge of biochemical pathways with this quiz. Questions cover topics such as the synthesis of tyrosine, urea cycle reactions, and the role of enzymes in metabolic disorders.
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