Deamination Process and Types
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What is the primary purpose of deamination in the body?

  • To convert glucose into energy during cellular respiration.
  • To facilitate the absorption of amino acids in the small intestine.
  • To remove excess nitrogen from amino acids and prepare it for urea cycle detoxification. (correct)
  • To synthesize new proteins from amino acids.

    • Which of the following is a product of oxidative deamination?

  • α-ketoglutarate and ammonia (correct)
  • Fatty acids and glycerol
  • Glucose and water
  • Lactate and carbon dioxide

    • Which enzyme is primarily involved in the oxidative deamination of glutamate?

  • Glutamate dehydrogenase (correct)
  • Serine dehydratase
  • Threonine dehydratase
  • DNA polymerase

    • What is the coenzyme involved in oxidative deamination?

    <p>NAD⁺ or NADP⁺</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the conversion of ammonia to urea primarily occur?

    <p>The liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the rapid conversion of ammonia to urea important?

    <p>To prevent ammonia toxicity in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of amino acids primarily undergo non-oxidative deamination?

    <p>Amino acids with hydroxyl or thiol groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following enzymes are involved in non-oxidative deamination?

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

    What is a key difference between oxidative and non-oxidative deamination?

    <p>Oxidative deamination requires a coenzyme, whereas non-oxidative deamination does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the urea cycle is compromised, what would likely accumulate in the body?

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

    What is the immediate chemical consequence of deamination on an amino acid?

    <p>The formation of a keto acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the enzymatic role in oxidative deamination?

    <p>It removes the amino group from glutamate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is directly generated in both oxidative and non-oxidative deamination?

    <p>Ammonia (NH₃)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary fate of the ammonia produced during deamination in the liver?

    <p>Conversion into urea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is most directly associated with oxidative deamination?

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

    In the context of deamination, what role does the coenzyme NAD⁺ play?

    <p>It accepts electrons in the breakdown of glutamate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a key characteristic of non-oxidative deamination?

    <p>It does not require NAD⁺ as a coenzyme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What toxic compound is produced during both oxidative and non-oxidative deamination?

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

    Unlike oxidative deamination, non-oxidative deamination is characteristically associated with which amino acids?

    <p>Serine, threonine, and cysteine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a cell could not synthesize urea, what would be the most direct consequence for the cell's metabolism?

    <p>Toxic accumulation of ammonia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of deamination directly leads to the formation of which two main products?

    <p>Keto acid and ammonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principal function of glutamate dehydrogenase in the process of deamination?

    <p>To catalyze the removal of the amino group from glutamate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between oxidative and non-oxidative deamination in terms of their coenzyme requirements?

    <p>Oxidative deamination requires coenzymes like NAD⁺, and non-oxidative does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what form is nitrogen primarily transported from muscles to the liver for processing?

    <p>As an amino group in alanine or glutamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What chemical transformation must happen to ammonia before it's excreted?

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

    If the liver was unable to convert ammonia to urea, what could be expected to accumulate in the blood stream?

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

    Which of the following best describes why the deamination of amino acids is a crucial process for the body's metabolism?

    <p>It facilitates the removal of excess nitrogen and prepares it for detoxification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key role that the kidney plays in the deamination process?

    <p>Plays a role in both oxidative deamination and urea excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids would primarily undergo non-oxidative deamination?

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

    Which of these pairs of enzymes are each involved in deamination processes?

    <p>Glutamate dehydrogenase and serine dehydratase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the process of oxidative deamination, what molecule is reduced alongside the conversion of glutamate, thereby playing a critical role in the reaction's progression?

    <p>NAD⁺</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During non-oxidative deamination, which of the following is directly released without needing a coenzyme like NAD⁺, differing from oxidative deamination?

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

    Which of the following compounds is an immediate precursor in the production of urea during the detoxification of nitrogenous waste?

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

    If an organism lacked the enzyme glutamate dehydrogenase, which process would be most directly affected?

    <p>Oxidative deamination of glutamate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides the liver, which other organ plays a significant role in the broader process of nitrogen waste removal linked to deamination?

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

    In which cellular location do enzymes like serine dehydratase and threonine dehydratase carry out their function?

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

    Which outcome specifically distinguishes deamination from other types of amino acid metabolism involving the same substrates?

    <p>Release of nitrogenous compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direct result of removing the amino group during both oxidative and non-oxidative deamination from an amino acid's molecular structure, structurally?

    <p>Conversion to a keto acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an individual's diet lacks sufficient precursors for the urea cycle, which substance could accumulate in their system as a result of deamination?

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

    Which of these pairs are examples of enzymes involved in different deamination pathways?

    <p>Glutamate dehydrogenase and serine dehydratase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Deamination

    • Deamination is the removal of an amino group (-NH₂) from an amino acid, creating a keto acid and ammonia (NH₃).
    • This process is crucial for eliminating excess nitrogen from amino acids and preparing them for detoxification via the urea cycle.

    Types of Deamination

    Oxidative Deamination

    • This is the most common type, occurring mainly in the liver and kidneys.
    • Glutamate is the most frequent amino acid undergoing oxidative deamination.
    • Glutamate dehydrogenase is the key enzyme.
    • NAD⁺ or NADP⁺ act as coenzymes (NAD⁺ is reduced to NADH during the reaction).
    • The reaction converts glutamate, NAD⁺, and α-ketoglutarate, ammonia (NH₃), and NADH.
      • Glutamate + NAD⁺ → α-ketoglutarate + NH₃ + NADH
    • Ammonia is toxic and quickly transformed into urea in the liver for excretion.

    Non-Oxidative Deamination

    • This type of deamination occurs with amino acids containing hydroxyl or thiol groups (e.g., serine, threonine, cysteine).
    • Serine dehydratase and threonine dehydratase are examples of associated enzymes.
    • This process directly releases ammonia without requiring coenzymes like NAD⁺.

    Key Concepts

    • Glutamate dehydrogenase is crucial for oxidizing glutamate and releasing ammonia, which requires safe excretion.
    • High concentrations of ammonia are toxic, necessitating its quick conversion to urea via the urea cycle for elimination.
    • The urea cycle takes place primarily in the liver, where ammonia is converted to urea for safe kidney excretion.
    • Non-oxidative deamination primarily affects serine, threonine, and cysteine, also releasing ammonia.

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    This quiz covers the essential process of deamination, highlighting its significance in nitrogen elimination and detoxification. It delves into both oxidative and non-oxidative deamination, discussing key enzymes and reactions involved. Test your understanding of how amino acids are converted into keto acids and ammonia.

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