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Which amino acids are involved in the de novo synthesis of pyrimidines?
Which amino acids are involved in the de novo synthesis of pyrimidines?
- Aspartate and Glutamine (correct)
- Valine and Leucine
- Glycine and Glutamine
- Serine and Arginine
Is the de novo synthesis pathway of pyrimidines linear?
Is the de novo synthesis pathway of pyrimidines linear?
- Only linear in some organisms
- Partially linear
- False (correct)
- True
What substrate is converted with dUMP to dTMP by thymidylate synthase?
What substrate is converted with dUMP to dTMP by thymidylate synthase?
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B9 (correct)
- Vitamin B6
What is the main enzyme that converts ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides?
What is the main enzyme that converts ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides?
Which of the following is not a product of pyrimidine nucleotide synthesis?
Which of the following is not a product of pyrimidine nucleotide synthesis?
Is the reaction converting dUMP to dTMP a target for chemotherapeutic drugs?
Is the reaction converting dUMP to dTMP a target for chemotherapeutic drugs?
Which compound is formed directly from carbamoyl phosphate in pyrimidine synthesis?
Which compound is formed directly from carbamoyl phosphate in pyrimidine synthesis?
What is the primary function of ribonucleotide reductase in deoxyribonucleotide synthesis?
What is the primary function of ribonucleotide reductase in deoxyribonucleotide synthesis?
What are the basic structural components of a nucleotide?
What are the basic structural components of a nucleotide?
How does ribonucleotide transform into deoxyribonucleotide?
How does ribonucleotide transform into deoxyribonucleotide?
Which amino acid is primarily used as a precursor in purine synthesis?
Which amino acid is primarily used as a precursor in purine synthesis?
What is the main difference between de novo synthesis and salvage pathways of nucleotide production?
What is the main difference between de novo synthesis and salvage pathways of nucleotide production?
Which nucleotide is created first in the purine synthesis pathway?
Which nucleotide is created first in the purine synthesis pathway?
Which metabolic precursors are required for the de novo synthesis of nucleotides?
Which metabolic precursors are required for the de novo synthesis of nucleotides?
What regulates the overall rate of purine nucleotide synthesis?
What regulates the overall rate of purine nucleotide synthesis?
What is the role of glutamine in de novo purine synthesis?
What is the role of glutamine in de novo purine synthesis?
Which nucleotide is involved in intracellular signaling?
Which nucleotide is involved in intracellular signaling?
AMP and GMP synthesis are regulated by which type of regulation?
AMP and GMP synthesis are regulated by which type of regulation?
What is the outcome of converting inosinate (IMP) to AMP?
What is the outcome of converting inosinate (IMP) to AMP?
Which of the following coenzymes are made from nucleotides?
Which of the following coenzymes are made from nucleotides?
Which pyrimidine base is exclusively found in RNA?
Which pyrimidine base is exclusively found in RNA?
Which step in de novo purine synthesis utilizes ATP?
Which step in de novo purine synthesis utilizes ATP?
What is adenylate also known as?
What is adenylate also known as?
Which amino acids are required to form AMP and GMP from IMP?
Which amino acids are required to form AMP and GMP from IMP?
What is the role of ribonucleotide reductase?
What is the role of ribonucleotide reductase?
Which enzyme catalyzes the first committed step in de novo purine synthesis?
Which enzyme catalyzes the first committed step in de novo purine synthesis?
What effect do GTP and ATP have on AMP and GMP synthesis?
What effect do GTP and ATP have on AMP and GMP synthesis?
Which compound is formed first in pyrimidine synthesis?
Which compound is formed first in pyrimidine synthesis?
What is the result of folic acid deficiency during pregnancy?
What is the result of folic acid deficiency during pregnancy?
What role does thioredoxin play in nucleotide synthesis?
What role does thioredoxin play in nucleotide synthesis?
How does CTP affect de novo pyrimidine synthesis?
How does CTP affect de novo pyrimidine synthesis?
Which of the following correctly describes the end product of the reaction catalyzed by thymidylate synthase?
Which of the following correctly describes the end product of the reaction catalyzed by thymidylate synthase?
What is a primary regulatory factor for ribonucleotide reductase?
What is a primary regulatory factor for ribonucleotide reductase?
What is the primary substrate for carbamoyl phosphate synthetase II?
What is the primary substrate for carbamoyl phosphate synthetase II?
Which vitamin deficiency is associated with impaired nucleotide synthesis and DNA damage?
Which vitamin deficiency is associated with impaired nucleotide synthesis and DNA damage?
What is the primary function of thioredoxin reductase in nucleotide synthesis?
What is the primary function of thioredoxin reductase in nucleotide synthesis?
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Study Notes
Learning Outcomes
- Understand nucleotide structure and functions.
- Explain de novo synthesis and regulation of purine and pyrimidine nucleotides.
- Identify the conversion of ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides.
- Discuss the relationship between nucleotide synthesis and diseases.
Biological Functions of Nucleotides
- Store genetic information in DNA and RNA.
- Serve as sources of chemical energy (ATP, UTP, GTP, CTP).
- Form essential coenzymes: Coenzyme A, NAD+, FAD.
- Regulate cellular metabolism via molecules like AMP.
- Facilitate intracellular signaling (e.g., cAMP) and extracellular signaling (e.g., adenosine).
Nucleotide Structure
- Composed of a nitrogenous base, a sugar (ribose or deoxyribose), and a phosphate group.
Nucleotide Nomenclature
- Purines: Adenine (A), Guanine (G).
- Nucleosides: Adenosine, Guanosine.
- Nucleotides: AMP (Adenylate), GMP (Guanylate).
- Pyrimidines: Cytosine (C), Thymine (T), Uracil (U).
- Nucleosides: Cytidine, Thymidine, Uridine.
- Nucleotides: CMP (Cytidylate), TMP (Thymidylate), UMP (Uridylate).
Nucleotide Synthesis Pathways
- De novo Pathways: Utilize ribose 5-phosphate, amino acids, CO2, and NH3, involving complex and energy-consuming steps.
- Pyrimidine synthesis involves initial formation of orotate.
- Purine synthesis begins with PRPP, using amino acids like glycine (for purines) and aspartate (for pyrimidines).
- Salvage Pathways: Efficiently recycle nucleotides from nucleic acid breakdown.
Purine Synthesis Details
- Begins with the assembly of the purine ring on PRPP.
- First committed step catalyzed by glutamine-PRPP amidotransferase to form 5-phosphoribosylamine.
- Involves multiple steps, converting IMP into AMP and GMP.
- Feedback regulation maintains balance in AMP and GMP synthesis.
Feedback Inhibition in Purine Biosynthesis
- Regulates overall nucleotide synthesis rate and specific nucleotide production (AMP and GMP).
- GTP and ATP inhibit conversion processes to maintain balance.
Pyrimidine Synthesis Overview
- Initial formation of the pyrimidine ring from carbamoyl phosphate and aspartate, followed by addition of ribose 5-phosphate.
- Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase II is crucial for synthesizing the required carbamoyl phosphate.
- UTP serves as a starting point to form CTP, with feedback regulation from CTP on pyrimidine synthesis.
Ribonucleotide to Deoxyribonucleotide Conversion
- Ribonucleotide reductase catalyzes reduction of ribonucleotides to deoxyribonucleotides, using thioredoxin for hydrogen transfer.
- Regulation ensures balanced dNTP pools for DNA synthesis.
Thymidylate Synthesis
- Conversion of dUMP to dTMP is catalyzed by thymidylate synthase, dependent on folic acid (B9).
- Folic acid deficiency can lead to abnormal uracil incorporation into DNA, causing significant cellular damage and associated health issues.
Clinical Relevance
- Folate deficiency can lead to neural tube defects and is linked to cancer and heart disease.
- Thymidylate synthase and dihydrofolate reductase are targeted in chemotherapy due to their roles in nucleotide synthesis.
Summary of De Novo Nucleotide Synthesis
- Purine Synthesis: Assembles from PRPP with key intermediates like IMP before forming AMP and GMP.
- Pyrimidine Synthesis: Simplified pathway leading to UMP, UTP, and CTP from aspartate and carbamoyl phosphate.
Revision Questions
- Identify three components of a nucleotide.
- Compare pathways of nucleotide synthesis.
- Explain the function of ribonucleotide reductase in nucleotide metabolism.
- Discuss the significance of folic acid in thymidylate synthesis and its clinical implications.
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