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Which enzyme is commonly used as a marker for prostatic carcinoma?
Which enzyme is commonly used as a marker for prostatic carcinoma?
- Alanine transaminase (ALT)
- Acid phosphatase (ACP) (correct)
- Aspartate transaminase (AST)
- Lactate dehydrogenase (LD)
What is the primary purpose of isoenzymes in identifying tissue damage?
What is the primary purpose of isoenzymes in identifying tissue damage?
- To classify enzymes into different groups
- To separate enzymes by electrophoresis
- To catalyze the same reaction
- To identify the site of tissue damage (correct)
Which enzyme is associated with hepatic disorders and viral hepatitis?
Which enzyme is associated with hepatic disorders and viral hepatitis?
- Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT)
- Alanine transaminase (ALT) (correct)
- Aspartate transaminase (AST)
- Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
What is the primary difference between isoenzymes?
What is the primary difference between isoenzymes?
Which enzyme is commonly used as a marker for myocardial infarction?
Which enzyme is commonly used as a marker for myocardial infarction?
What is the primary purpose of enzyme markers in clinical diagnosis?
What is the primary purpose of enzyme markers in clinical diagnosis?
What occurs to the cells of the affected region in myocardial infarction?
What occurs to the cells of the affected region in myocardial infarction?
What is the result of enzyme induction?
What is the result of enzyme induction?
Which of the following enzymes is commonly used as a marker for liver function?
Which of the following enzymes is commonly used as a marker for liver function?
What is the site of increased activity of ϒ–glutamyltransferase in response to ethanol intake?
What is the site of increased activity of ϒ–glutamyltransferase in response to ethanol intake?
Which of the following enzymes is specific to the prostate?
Which of the following enzymes is specific to the prostate?
What is the clinical application of Aspartate Amino transferase (AST) and Alanine Amino transferase (ALT)?
What is the clinical application of Aspartate Amino transferase (AST) and Alanine Amino transferase (ALT)?
What is the purpose of using a second enzyme in enzymatic assays?
What is the purpose of using a second enzyme in enzymatic assays?
What is the coenzyme used by the second enzyme in enzymatic assays?
What is the coenzyme used by the second enzyme in enzymatic assays?
What is the wavelength at which the oxidation of NADH can be measured?
What is the wavelength at which the oxidation of NADH can be measured?
Why do healthy individuals have a constant level of enzymes in their plasma?
Why do healthy individuals have a constant level of enzymes in their plasma?
What is the significance of increased plasma levels of certain enzymes in disease diagnosis?
What is the significance of increased plasma levels of certain enzymes in disease diagnosis?
What can cause an increase in the release of intracellular enzymes into the plasma?
What can cause an increase in the release of intracellular enzymes into the plasma?
