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What is the primary purpose of deamination in the body?
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?
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?
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?
What is the coenzyme involved in oxidative deamination?
Where does the conversion of ammonia to urea primarily occur?
Where does the conversion of ammonia to urea primarily occur?
Why is the rapid conversion of ammonia to urea important?
Why is the rapid conversion of ammonia to urea important?
Which type of amino acids primarily undergo non-oxidative deamination?
Which type of amino acids primarily undergo non-oxidative deamination?
Which of the following enzymes are involved in non-oxidative deamination?
Which of the following enzymes are involved in non-oxidative deamination?
What is a key difference between oxidative and non-oxidative deamination?
What is a key difference between oxidative and non-oxidative deamination?
If the urea cycle is compromised, what would likely accumulate in the body?
If the urea cycle is compromised, what would likely accumulate in the body?
What is the immediate chemical consequence of deamination on an amino acid?
What is the immediate chemical consequence of deamination on an amino acid?
Which of the following best describes the enzymatic role in oxidative deamination?
Which of the following best describes the enzymatic role in oxidative deamination?
Which compound is directly generated in both oxidative and non-oxidative deamination?
Which compound is directly generated in both oxidative and non-oxidative deamination?
What is the primary fate of the ammonia produced during deamination in the liver?
What is the primary fate of the ammonia produced during deamination in the liver?
Which of the following amino acids is most directly associated with oxidative deamination?
Which of the following amino acids is most directly associated with oxidative deamination?
In the context of deamination, what role does the coenzyme NAD⁺ play?
In the context of deamination, what role does the coenzyme NAD⁺ play?
Which of the following describes a key characteristic of non-oxidative deamination?
Which of the following describes a key characteristic of non-oxidative deamination?
What toxic compound is produced during both oxidative and non-oxidative deamination?
What toxic compound is produced during both oxidative and non-oxidative deamination?
Unlike oxidative deamination, non-oxidative deamination is characteristically associated with which amino acids?
Unlike oxidative deamination, non-oxidative deamination is characteristically associated with which amino acids?
If a cell could not synthesize urea, what would be the most direct consequence for the cell's metabolism?
If a cell could not synthesize urea, what would be the most direct consequence for the cell's metabolism?
The process of deamination directly leads to the formation of which two main products?
The process of deamination directly leads to the formation of which two main products?
What is the principal function of glutamate dehydrogenase in the process of deamination?
What is the principal function of glutamate dehydrogenase in the process of deamination?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between oxidative and non-oxidative deamination in terms of their coenzyme requirements?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between oxidative and non-oxidative deamination in terms of their coenzyme requirements?
In what form is nitrogen primarily transported from muscles to the liver for processing?
In what form is nitrogen primarily transported from muscles to the liver for processing?
What chemical transformation must happen to ammonia before it's excreted?
What chemical transformation must happen to ammonia before it's excreted?
If the liver was unable to convert ammonia to urea, what could be expected to accumulate in the blood stream?
If the liver was unable to convert ammonia to urea, what could be expected to accumulate in the blood stream?
Which of the following best describes why the deamination of amino acids is a crucial process for the body's metabolism?
Which of the following best describes why the deamination of amino acids is a crucial process for the body's metabolism?
What is a key role that the kidney plays in the deamination process?
What is a key role that the kidney plays in the deamination process?
Which of the following amino acids would primarily undergo non-oxidative deamination?
Which of the following amino acids would primarily undergo non-oxidative deamination?
Which of these pairs of enzymes are each involved in deamination processes?
Which of these pairs of enzymes are each involved in deamination processes?
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?
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?
During non-oxidative deamination, which of the following is directly released without needing a coenzyme like NAD⁺, differing from oxidative deamination?
During non-oxidative deamination, which of the following is directly released without needing a coenzyme like NAD⁺, differing from oxidative deamination?
Which of the following compounds is an immediate precursor in the production of urea during the detoxification of nitrogenous waste?
Which of the following compounds is an immediate precursor in the production of urea during the detoxification of nitrogenous waste?
If an organism lacked the enzyme glutamate dehydrogenase, which process would be most directly affected?
If an organism lacked the enzyme glutamate dehydrogenase, which process would be most directly affected?
Besides the liver, which other organ plays a significant role in the broader process of nitrogen waste removal linked to deamination?
Besides the liver, which other organ plays a significant role in the broader process of nitrogen waste removal linked to deamination?
In which cellular location do enzymes like serine dehydratase and threonine dehydratase carry out their function?
In which cellular location do enzymes like serine dehydratase and threonine dehydratase carry out their function?
Which outcome specifically distinguishes deamination from other types of amino acid metabolism involving the same substrates?
Which outcome specifically distinguishes deamination from other types of amino acid metabolism involving the same substrates?
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?
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?
If an individual's diet lacks sufficient precursors for the urea cycle, which substance could accumulate in their system as a result of deamination?
If an individual's diet lacks sufficient precursors for the urea cycle, which substance could accumulate in their system as a result of deamination?
Which of these pairs are examples of enzymes involved in different deamination pathways?
Which of these pairs are examples of enzymes involved in different deamination pathways?
Flashcards
What is Deamination?
What is Deamination?
The removal of an amino group (-NH₂) from an amino acid, generating a keto acid and ammonia (NH₃).
What is Oxidative Deamination?
What is Oxidative Deamination?
The most common type of deamination that occurs mainly in the liver and kidneys. It involves the enzyme glutamate dehydrogenase and utilizes NAD⁺ or NADP⁺ as a coenzyme.
Which amino acid is prominently deaminated oxidatively?
Which amino acid is prominently deaminated oxidatively?
The amino acid that most commonly undergoes oxidative deamination.
What enzyme catalyzes oxidative deamination of glutamate?
What enzyme catalyzes oxidative deamination of glutamate?
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What coenzyme assists in oxidative deamination?
What coenzyme assists in oxidative deamination?
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What keto acid is produced in oxidative deamination alongside ammonia?
What keto acid is produced in oxidative deamination alongside ammonia?
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What is Non-Oxidative Deamination?
What is Non-Oxidative Deamination?
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What are Serine dehydratase and Threonine dehydratase known for?
What are Serine dehydratase and Threonine dehydratase known for?
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What is the fate of ammonia produced in deamination?
What is the fate of ammonia produced in deamination?
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What is the Urea Cycle?
What is the Urea Cycle?
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Which amino acid is commonly deaminated oxidatively?
Which amino acid is commonly deaminated oxidatively?
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What are the products of oxidative deamination?
What are the products of oxidative deamination?
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What are Serine dehydratase and Threonine dehydratase?
What are Serine dehydratase and Threonine dehydratase?
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What happens to ammonia produced in deamination?
What happens to ammonia produced in deamination?
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Which amino acid is most heavily deaminated oxidatively?
Which amino acid is most heavily deaminated oxidatively?
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What enzyme is responsible for oxidizing glutamate?
What enzyme is responsible for oxidizing glutamate?
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Where does the urea cycle primarily take place?
Where does the urea cycle primarily take place?
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What is the role of Glutamate Dehydrogenase?
What is the role of Glutamate Dehydrogenase?
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Why is the Urea Cycle important?
Why is the Urea Cycle important?
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Where does the Urea Cycle mainly take place?
Where does the Urea Cycle mainly take place?
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What's the role of the liver in Deamination?
What's the role of the liver in Deamination?
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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.
