10 Questions
Which amino acids are considered essential?
Only those amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the body
What is the primary cause of protein misfolding?
Both A and B
Which disease is associated with collagen synthesis?
Osteogenesis imperfecta
What is the significance of rate-limiting enzymes and reactions in metabolic pathways?
They determine the overall rate of the pathway
What is the main difference between lysosomal storage diseases (LSD) and glycogen storage diseases (GSD)?
LSD involve defects in lysosomal enzymes, while GSD involve defects in glycogen metabolism
What are the main functions of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids?
Hormone synthesis and signal transduction
What is the primary mechanism of ketogenesis?
Breakdown of fatty acids in the liver
How does epinephrine affect muscle tissue?
Stimulates glycogenolysis and lipolysis
What is the primary function of albumin in the body?
Transport of various molecules and maintenance of osmotic pressure
Which hormone promotes a negative nitrogen balance in injury or stress?
Cortisol (glucocorticoid)
Test your knowledge on essential and non-essential amino acids, protein misfolding, collagen synthesis in osteogenesis imperfecta, rate limiting enzymes and reactions, Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, ketogenesis mechanism, and more.
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