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In which part of the cell is carbamoyl phosphate generated?
In which part of the cell is carbamoyl phosphate generated?
What is the role of ornithine carbamoyl transferase?
What is the role of ornithine carbamoyl transferase?
What is the byproduct of the reaction catalyzed by carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I?
What is the byproduct of the reaction catalyzed by carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I?
What is the end product of the reaction catalyzed by ornithine carbamoyl transferase?
What is the end product of the reaction catalyzed by ornithine carbamoyl transferase?
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Where does ornithine come from before entering the mitochondria?
Where does ornithine come from before entering the mitochondria?
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What is the nature of the reaction catalyzed by carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I?
What is the nature of the reaction catalyzed by carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I?
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What is the result of the deficiency of homogentsatic oxygenase?
What is the result of the deficiency of homogentsatic oxygenase?
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What is the effect of lack of melanin in albinos?
What is the effect of lack of melanin in albinos?
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What is the age group most affected by Parkinson's disease?
What is the age group most affected by Parkinson's disease?
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What is the result of the deficiency of p-OH phenyl pyruvate oxygenase/ hydroxylase?
What is the result of the deficiency of p-OH phenyl pyruvate oxygenase/ hydroxylase?
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What is the effect of the lack of pigment in the eye in albinos?
What is the effect of the lack of pigment in the eye in albinos?
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What is the result of the oxidation of homogentisate?
What is the result of the oxidation of homogentisate?
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What is the primary reason behind the abnormal development of the foetus in pregnant women with high phenylalanine levels?
What is the primary reason behind the abnormal development of the foetus in pregnant women with high phenylalanine levels?
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What effect can dietary control of phenylalanine levels have on preventing mental retardation?
What effect can dietary control of phenylalanine levels have on preventing mental retardation?
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In the context of phenylalanine accumulation, what might happen to the transport of other amino acids to the brain?
In the context of phenylalanine accumulation, what might happen to the transport of other amino acids to the brain?
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Which amino acid disorder is specifically linked with poor psychomotor maturation, hypopigmentation, and seizures?
Which amino acid disorder is specifically linked with poor psychomotor maturation, hypopigmentation, and seizures?
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What is the key role of tyrosine transaminase deficiency in tyrosinaemia?
What is the key role of tyrosine transaminase deficiency in tyrosinaemia?
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What is the shared clinical manifestation between tyrosinaemia and phenylketonuria?
What is the shared clinical manifestation between tyrosinaemia and phenylketonuria?
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What is the enzyme responsible for catalyzing the synthesis of citrulline in the mitochondria?
What is the enzyme responsible for catalyzing the synthesis of citrulline in the mitochondria?
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Which molecule provides the second amino group needed for the formation of urea?
Which molecule provides the second amino group needed for the formation of urea?
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What from ATP is cleaved during the condensation of aspartate and citrulline to form arginino succinate?
What from ATP is cleaved during the condensation of aspartate and citrulline to form arginino succinate?
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Which of the following is formed during the hydrolysis of PPi by pyrophosphatase?
Which of the following is formed during the hydrolysis of PPi by pyrophosphatase?
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What is the final product from the condensation of aspartate and citrulline?
What is the final product from the condensation of aspartate and citrulline?
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What is the driving factor for the condensation of aspartate and citrulline in the formation of arginino succinate?
What is the driving factor for the condensation of aspartate and citrulline in the formation of arginino succinate?
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Which enzyme is deficient in Maple Syrup Urine Disease?
Which enzyme is deficient in Maple Syrup Urine Disease?
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What is the primary cause of brain dysfunction in Maple Syrup Disease?
What is the primary cause of brain dysfunction in Maple Syrup Disease?
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Which amino acids are affected in Maple Syrup Urine Disease?
Which amino acids are affected in Maple Syrup Urine Disease?
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What symptoms might be observed in an individual with Maple Syrup Disease?
What symptoms might be observed in an individual with Maple Syrup Disease?
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What is found in the urine of individuals with Maple Syrup Urine Disease that contributes to its distinct odor?
What is found in the urine of individuals with Maple Syrup Urine Disease that contributes to its distinct odor?
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Which enzyme is affected in Isovaleric Acidemia?
Which enzyme is affected in Isovaleric Acidemia?
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