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Which enzyme catalyzes the synthesis of creatine?
Which enzyme catalyzes the synthesis of creatine?
- MAT
- GAMT (correct)
- SAM
- AGAT
What is the primary function of l-arginine:glycine amidinotransferase (AGAT)?
What is the primary function of l-arginine:glycine amidinotransferase (AGAT)?
- To form guanidinoacetate for energy production in muscle contraction (correct)
- To catalyze the synthesis of creatine
- To transport creatine to other tissues
- To provide methyl group through methionine adenosyltransferase (MAT)
Which molecule accounts for the methyl group provided by S-adenosylmethionine (SAM)?
Which molecule accounts for the methyl group provided by S-adenosylmethionine (SAM)?
- Arginine
- Glycine
- Creatine
- Methionine (correct)
How is creatine transported to other tissues such as muscle?
How is creatine transported to other tissues such as muscle?
What is formed when creatine phosphate loses a phosphoric acid and then loses water?
What is formed when creatine phosphate loses a phosphoric acid and then loses water?
What is the primary source of creatinine in the body?
What is the primary source of creatinine in the body?
What is the relationship between plasma creatinine and glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
What is the relationship between plasma creatinine and glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Why is plasma creatinine considered a more reliable screening test for renal function than Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)?
Why is plasma creatinine considered a more reliable screening test for renal function than Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)?
What does creatinine clearance measure?
What does creatinine clearance measure?
What is Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) used to gauge?
What is Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) used to gauge?
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