38 Questions
What is the abbreviation of Tetrahydrobiopterin?
BH4
Which of the following is an amino acid?
Aspartate
What is the full form of GSH?
Reduced glutathione
What is the name of the cycle mentioned in the text?
Citric Acid Cycle
What is the topic of the Youtube Video mentioned in the text?
Amino Acid Metabolism
What is another name for the abbreviation BH2?
Quinoid dihydrobiopterin
What is the topic of the lecturer mentioned in the text?
Amino Acid Metabolism
What is the enzyme involved in the conversion of pyruvate to alanine?
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
What is the cofactor required for the transamination reaction?
PLP
What is the purpose of the glucose-alanine cycle in the liver?
To produce glucose from alanine
What is the source of alanine in the glucose-alanine cycle?
Muscle proteins
What is the role of glutamate in the transamination reaction?
Donates an amino group to pyruvate
What is the purpose of vitamins in the body?
To act as coenzymes
What is the fate of glucose produced in the liver through gluconeogenesis?
It is transported back to the muscle for energy use
What is the characteristic odor of the patient's skin and wet diaper?
Musty
What is the elevated amino acid in the patient's blood?
Phenylalanine
What is the reason for the patient's skin becoming paler?
Decreased melanin production
What is the classification of amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the human body?
Essential amino acids
How many amino acids are classified as essential out of the 21 amino acids?
10
What is the biochemical basis for the therapeutic strategy for the patient?
Reducing phenylalanine intake
Why did the patient's mother waive the newborn screening at birth?
The information is not provided in the scenario
What amino acid pair comprises the energy stores in the skeletal muscles?
Cysteine and serine
Which nucleotide is utilized in the synthesis of high-energy stored compounds?
ATP
What reaction converts the precursor amino acid to the neurotransmitter responsible for urticaria?
Decarboxylation
Which neurotransmitter is given to a patient who developed jet lag?
Melatonin
What is the rate-limiting step in the synthesis of the deficient neurotransmitter in Parkinson’s Disease?
Decarboxylation of DOPA to dopamine
What is the arginine-derived sublingual tablet given to a patient with hypertension and diabetes who developed angina?
Nitroglycerin
Which reaction is the major mechanism of detoxifying ammonia?
Amination of glutamate to glutamine
What is the role of Gabapentin in medical treatment?
Treating epilepsy
What is the potential benefit of Histamine in medical treatment?
Treating urticaria
Why is Serotonin important in medical treatment?
It regulates mood
What is required for the incorporation of oxygen into the -OH group of proline or lysine residue?
Ascorbic acid
What is the effect of ascorbic acid deficiency on collagen synthesis?
Impaired collagen synthesis
What is the role of ferrous ion in the collagen synthesis reaction?
It is oxidized to ferric ion
What is the consequence of ascorbic acid deficiency on wound healing?
Prolonged wound healing
What is the role of ascorbic acid in the body?
It is an antioxidant
What is the effect of ascorbic acid supplementation on patients recovering from surgery or illnesses?
It accelerates wound healing
What is the consequence of ascorbic acid deficiency on connective tissue?
It leads to the degeneration of connective tissue
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