Harper's Biochemistry Chapter 30 - Conversion of Amino Acids to Specialized Products
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What is the primary function of glycine in drug metabolism?

  • It is a precursor for neurotransmitter synthesis.
  • It acts as a neurotransmitter inhibitor.
  • It enhances the fat solubility of drugs.
  • It facilitates the formation of drug conjugates for excretion. (correct)

    • Which amino acids play critical roles in the biosynthesis of creatine?

  • Glycine and Threonine
  • Serine and Tyrosine
  • Arginine and S-adenosylmethionine (correct)
  • Cysteine and Histidine

    • Which of the following compounds is NOT formed from the decarboxylation of an amino acid?

  • Spermidine
  • Creatine (correct)
  • Histamine
  • GABA

    • Which amino acid contributes its carbon skeleton to the biosynthesis of polyamines?

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

    What is the primary metabolic function of creatine phosphate in muscle tissue?

    <p>Major energy reserve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process describes the metabolism of β-alanine?

    <p>Stepwise conversion to succinyl-CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following roles does tryptophan NOT participate in?

    <p>Direct conversion to GABA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of creatine metabolism, which amino acid is directly involved in its synthesis?

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

    What does the excretion of creatinine in urine indicate about an individual's metabolic state?

    <p>Proportional muscle mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In porphyrin biosynthesis, which intermediates are crucial for initiating the biosynthetic pathway?

    <p>Acetyl-CoA and Succinyl-CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the regulated step of hepatic heme biosynthesis catalyzed by?

    <p>Aminolevulinic acid synthase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic compound is a direct product of the degradation of β-aminoisobutyrate?

    <p>Succinyl-CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do glycine and arginine play in human amino acid disorders?

    <p>They are involved in creatine metabolism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does γ-carboxyglutamate play in biochemical processes?

    <p>Facilitates calcium binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which precursor is utilized by arginine in the synthesis of nitric oxide?

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

    In the metabolism of proline, which product is formed through its hydroxylation?

    <p>4-hydroxyproline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of creatine synthesized from arginine?

    <p>Energy carrier in ATP synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common metabolic dysfunction associated with the metabolism of cysteine?

    <p>Deficiency in coenzyme A synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is primarily responsible for the incorporation of nitrogen into the urea cycle?

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

    How does the metabolic pathway related to hydroxyproline affect collagen stabilization?

    <p>Directly contributes to cross-linking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does histamine play in biological systems?

    <p>Regulates inflammatory responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metabolite is formed when proline is hydroxylated in collagen biosynthesis?

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

    Which amino acid serves as a precursor for the synthesis of purines and pyrimidines?

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

    What metabolic consequence results from a deficiency in dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase?

    <p>Accumulation of uracil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is directly formed from the decarboxylation of glutamate?

    <p>γ-Aminobutyrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of β-alanyl dipeptides such as carnosine in muscle physiology?

    <p>Activation of myosin APase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the metabolic products of transamination of GABA?

    <p>Succinate semialdehyde</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is formed from the catabolism of β-aminoisobutyrate?

    <p>Acetyl-CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intermediate is directly involved in the conversion of methymalonate semialdehyde?

    <p>Succinyl-CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is linked to dysfunction in the enzyme involved in β-alanine metabolism?

    <p>Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process primarily describes the metabolic conversion of uracil?

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

    Which compound is produced by the reduction of succinate semialdehyde?

    <p>γ-Hydroxybutyrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of increased β-alanine levels in the body?

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

    What is the primary effect of administering iproniazid on serotonin levels?

    <p>It prolongs the action of serotonin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which urinary metabolite is indicative of carcinoid tumor activity?

    <p>N-acetylserotonin glucuronide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of serotonin N-acetylation followed by O-methylation?

    <p>Conversion to melatonin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic process is responsible for converting tryptophan in kidney tissue?

    <p>Conversion to tryptamine, and then to indole 3-acetate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are serotonin and 5-methoxytryptamine primarily broken down in the body?

    <p>Metabolized to corresponding acids by monoamine oxidase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of tryptophan metabolism in the context of melatonin production?

    <p>It enhances the conversion of serotonin to melatonin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key enzyme involved in the synthesis of epinephrine and norepinephrine from tyrosine?

    <p>L-aromatic amino acid decarboxylase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major urinary catabolite is commonly associated with tryptophan breakdown?

    <p>5-hydroxyindoleacetate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tissues have the capacity to convert tryptophan into tryptamine?

    <p>Liver and kidney tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of gluconeogenesis regarding amino acids in metabolism?

    <p>It synthesizes glucose from non-carbohydrate sources like amino acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of γ-carboxyglutamate in the body?

    <p>It facilitates calcium ion binding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid conversion is primarily associated with the stabilization of collagen fibers?

    <p>Hydroxylation of proline to form hydroxyproline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is produced during the metabolic conversion of arginine?

    <p>Nitric oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid primarily contributes to the synthesis of neurotransmitters?

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

    How does cysteine contribute to cellular metabolism?

    <p>It is involved in the formation of coenzyme A.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does nitric oxide serve in physiological processes?

    <p>It functions as a signaling molecule and vasodilator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metabolic pathway is directly associated with the conversion of arginine into putrescine?

    <p>The polyamine biosynthetic pathway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reaction catalyzed by sarcosine dehydrogenase?

    <p>Sarcosine + FAD + H4PG + H2O → Glycine + FADH2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following metabolites is directly formed from creatine phosphate in muscle tissue?

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

    Which amino acids contribute to the biosynthesis of creatine?

    <p>Methionine and Arginine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The catabolism of β-alanine primarily starts with which biochemical process?

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

    What is the role of S-adenosylmethionine in the synthesis of creatine?

    <p>It serves as a methyl donor for the conversion of guanidoacetate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of iproniazid in relation to serotonin?

    <p>It inhibits the breakdown of serotonin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which urinary metabolite is primarily produced from serotonin metabolism?

    <p>N-acetylserotonin glucuronide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the metabolic fate of circulating melatonin in the body?

    <p>It is conjugated with glucuronic acid or sulfate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following enzymes is involved in the conversion of tyrosine to norepinephrine?

    <p>Dopamine β-hydroxylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is a primary catabolite of tryptophan in urine?

    <p>Indole-3-acetate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic pathway is primarily responsible for the degradation of serotonin and related compounds?

    <p>Monoamine oxidase pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the metabolism of tryptophan in various tissues?

    <p>Tryptophan can be metabolized to tryptamine in kidney and liver tissues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of monoamine oxidase in the metabolism of serotonin?

    <p>It initiates the breakdown of serotonin into its metabolites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissue has the capacity to convert both tryptophan and serotonin into metabolites?

    <p>Liver tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of N-acetylation of serotonin followed by O-methylation?

    <p>It generates melatonin for physiological functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of DOPA decarboxylase in the synthesis of neurotransmitters?

    <p>It catalyzes the decarboxylation of DOPA to produce dopamine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of norepinephrine to epinephrine in the adrenal medulla?

    <p>Phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In serotonin biosynthesis, which compound is a precursor in the catecholamine pathway?

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

    Which of the following describes the role of serine in metabolism?

    <p>It donates carbons for the synthesis of sphingosine and pyrimidines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the reaction catalyzed by cystathionine β-synthase?

    <p>Conversion of homocysteine to cystathionine using serine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in the neurotransmitter synthesis pathway does dopamine β-oxidase catalyze?

    <p>Hydroxylation of dopamine to yield norepinephrine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metabolic pathway is linked to the formation of sarcosine?

    <p>Biosynthesis and catabolism occurring in mitochondria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following roles does tyrosine NOT participate in?

    <p>Direct contributor to purine bases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a defect in cystathionine β-synthase?

    <p>Accumulation of homocysteine leading to homocystinuria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about glycine conjugation is true?

    <p>Conjugation with glycine facilitates the elimination of drugs through urine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of histidine decarboxylation on the body?

    <p>It increases the levels of histamine, influencing allergic reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following conditions would urinary levels of 3-methylhistidine be expected to be unusually low?

    <p>Wilson disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What important role does glycine play in the formation of heme?

    <p>It supplies atoms to the pyrrole rings of heme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is primarily associated with excitatory tissues in the human body?

    <p>Carnosine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between glycine and benzoate?

    <p>Glycine is a conjugate of hippuric acid formed from benzoate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would most likely be the result of the decarboxylation of histidine?

    <p>Formation of histamine in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is found to supply crucial atoms in the synthesis of purine bases?

    <p>Glycine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does glycine conjugation impact the solubility of metabolites?

    <p>It significantly increases their water solubility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following amino acids with their primary metabolic roles:

    <p>Alanine = Carrier of ammonia and pyruvate Arginine = Precursor for nitric oxide synthesis Cysteine = Biosynthesis of coenzyme A Proline = Formation of hydroxyproline in collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following neurotransmitters with their respective functions:

    <p>Histamine = Regulator of physiological processes Nitric Oxide = Smooth muscle relaxant GABA = Inhibitory neurotransmitter Dopamine = Regulates mood and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following compounds with their respective precursors:

    <p>Creatine = Arginine Putrescine = Ornithine Heme = Glycine Glutathione = Cysteine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following metabolic processes with their functions:

    <p>Urea Cycle = Nitrogen elimination Collagen Hydroxylation = Stabilization of collagen fibers Beta-Oxidation = Fatty acid degradation Transamination = Amino acid conversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following amino acids with their contribution to metabolic pathways:

    <p>Glycine = Precursor for purines Proline = Formation of hydroxyproline Arginine = Source of nitrogen in urea Alanine = Transport of nitrogen to the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the polyamines with their primary biosynthetic precursors:

    <p>Spermidine = Decarboxylated S-adenosylmethionine Spermine = Spermidine Putrescine = Ornithine S-adenosylmethionine = Methionine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the enzymes with their associated reactions:

    <p>Ornithine decarboxylase = Formation of Putrescine Spermidine synthase = Formation of Spermidine Spermine synthase = Formation of Spermine Methionine adenosyltransferase = Biosynthesis of S-adenosylmethionine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the compounds with their structural components:

    <p>S-adenosylmethionine = Methionine + Adenine Putrescine = Ornithine + decarboxylation Spermidine = Putrescine + Aminopropyl transfer Spermine = Spermidine + Aminopropyl transfer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following with their biological roles:

    <p>S-adenosylmethionine = Methyl donor in various reactions Putrescine = Induces cell proliferation and growth Spermidine = Stabilizes cellular processes Spermine = Protects against cellular damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the polyamines with their pharmacological effects:

    <p>Polyamines = Hypothermic and hypotensive effects Spermidine = Enhances cellular stability Spermine = Inhibits cellular stress Putrescine = Promotes cellular growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Conversion of Amino Acids to Specialized Products

    • Amino acids participate in various biosynthetic processes beyond protein synthesis.
    • Arginine is involved in the biosynthesis of creatine, nitric oxide (NO), putrescine, spermidine, and spermine.
    • Cysteine and β-alanine contribute to coenzyme A structure.
    • Glycine plays a role in drug catabolism and excretion, along with heme, purines, creatine, and sarcosine synthesis.
    • S-adenosylmethionine is crucial in metabolism.
    • Tryptophan metabolites include serotonin, melatonin, tryptamine, and indole 3-acetate.
    • Tyrosine is a precursor for norepinephrine and epinephrine.
    • Peptidyl serine, threonine, and tyrosine are key in metabolic regulation and signal transduction.
    • Creatine phosphate is essential for energy homeostasis.
    • γ-aminobutyrate (GABA) biosynthesis and related metabolic disorders are discussed.

    Biomedical Importance

    • Certain amino acids undergo post-translational modifications for specific functions.
    • Examples include carboxylation of glutamate (Ca²+ binding), hydroxylation of proline and lysine (collagen), and these modifications stabilize collagen fibers.
    • Amino acids are precursors for various crucial biological materials like heme, purines, pyrimidines, hormones, neurotransmitters, and biologically active peptides.
    • Histamine plays a role in allergic reactions.
    • Neurotransmitters like γ-aminobutyrate (GABA), serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine are derived from amino acids.
    • Many drugs affect neurotransmitter metabolism.

    L-α-Amino Acids

    • Alanine transports ammonia and pyruvate carbons between muscle and liver.

    Arginine

    • Arginine is part of urea biosynthesis and creatine, putrescine, and spermine synthesis.
    • It's crucial in nitric oxide synthesis and smooth muscle regulation.

    Cysteine

    • Cysteine contributes to coenzyme A biosynthesis.
    • Also, is involved in taurine and bile acid formation.

    Additional Information

    • Figures 30-1 to 30-13, and Figures 31-1 and 31-2 are relevant to understanding specific metabolic pathways.
    • Many amino acid pathways are interconnected, and the notes highlight some of these relationships.
    • Important enzymes are mentioned for each pathway.
    • Some deficiencies and disorders are also discussed, including homocystinuria, Wilson's disease, and those related to GABA catabolism.

    Creatine and Creatinine

    • Creatine is derived from glycine, arginine, and methionine.
    • Creatine phosphate is vital for muscle energy.
    • Creatinine levels reflect muscle mass.
    • Creatinine is a byproduct of creatine phosphate breakdown.

    Porphyrins and Bile Pigments

    • Porphyrins are cyclic compounds with four pyrrole rings.
    • Porphyrins are involved in heme synthesis.
    • Heme plays roles in oxygen transport, storage, and electron transport.
    • Porphyrias are diseases resulting from defects in porphyrin synthesis.
    • Jaundice is an elevated bilirubin level, often resulting from issues with heme breakdown.
    • "Direct bilirubin" and "indirect bilirubin" are terms used to describe certain forms of bilirubin.

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    This quiz explores the roles of amino acids in various biosynthetic processes that extend beyond protein synthesis. Key amino acids such as arginine, cysteine, and tyrosine are examined for their contributions to metabolic pathways and specialized product formation. Additionally, it delves into post-translational modifications and the biomedical significance of these processes.

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