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Which molecule removes COOH from pyruvate in the mechanism of action of PDH complex?
Which molecule removes COOH from pyruvate in the mechanism of action of PDH complex?
What is the covalent modification that renders E1 of the PDH complex inactive?
What is the covalent modification that renders E1 of the PDH complex inactive?
What inhibits the PDH complex in an increased energy situation?
What inhibits the PDH complex in an increased energy situation?
How is the TCA cycle regulated at 3 exergonic steps?
How is the TCA cycle regulated at 3 exergonic steps?
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Which pathway is important for providing NADPH for synthetic reactions?
Which pathway is important for providing NADPH for synthetic reactions?
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Where does the Electron Transport System (ETS) take place?
Where does the Electron Transport System (ETS) take place?
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What is the purpose of the Hexose mono phosphate shunt (HMP-shunt)?
What is the purpose of the Hexose mono phosphate shunt (HMP-shunt)?
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Which molecule is used for detoxification of drugs and carcinogens?
Which molecule is used for detoxification of drugs and carcinogens?
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Where does the majority of ATP synthesis occur in cellular respiration?
Where does the majority of ATP synthesis occur in cellular respiration?
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Which of the following inhibits the flow of H+ through ATP synthase?
Which of the following inhibits the flow of H+ through ATP synthase?
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What is the byproduct of metabolism that has to be detoxified by glutathione peroxidase?
What is the byproduct of metabolism that has to be detoxified by glutathione peroxidase?
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Which enzyme is involved in the reduction of oxygen to water in the Electron Transport Chain?
Which enzyme is involved in the reduction of oxygen to water in the Electron Transport Chain?
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Which of the following is a synthetic uncoupler of the Electron Transport Chain?
Which of the following is a synthetic uncoupler of the Electron Transport Chain?
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What is the purpose of the pentose phosphate pathway?
What is the purpose of the pentose phosphate pathway?
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Where does the oxidative burst by phagocytic cells to kill microbes occur?
Where does the oxidative burst by phagocytic cells to kill microbes occur?
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Which molecule is involved in the reduction of hydrogen peroxide in the cell?
Which molecule is involved in the reduction of hydrogen peroxide in the cell?
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Which molecule is produced in the Hexose Mono Phosphate (HMP) pathway for the reduction of hydrogen peroxide?
Which molecule is produced in the Hexose Mono Phosphate (HMP) pathway for the reduction of hydrogen peroxide?
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Where does the majority of ATP synthesis occur in cellular respiration?
Where does the majority of ATP synthesis occur in cellular respiration?
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What is the purpose of the Electron Transport System (ETS) in cellular respiration?
What is the purpose of the Electron Transport System (ETS) in cellular respiration?
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Which of the following is a synthetic uncoupler of the Electron Transport Chain (ETC)?
Which of the following is a synthetic uncoupler of the Electron Transport Chain (ETC)?
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Which enzyme is involved in the reduction of oxygen to water in the Electron Transport Chain (ETC)?
Which enzyme is involved in the reduction of oxygen to water in the Electron Transport Chain (ETC)?
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What is the purpose of the Hexose Mono Phosphate (HMP) pathway?
What is the purpose of the Hexose Mono Phosphate (HMP) pathway?
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Which molecule is used for reductive biosynthesis such as fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis?
Which molecule is used for reductive biosynthesis such as fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis?
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What inhibits the flow of H+ through ATP synthase in the Electron Transport Chain (ETC)?
What inhibits the flow of H+ through ATP synthase in the Electron Transport Chain (ETC)?
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Where does the oxidative burst by phagocytic cells to kill microbes occur?
Where does the oxidative burst by phagocytic cells to kill microbes occur?
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What is the covalent modification that renders E1 of the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase (PDH) complex inactive?
What is the covalent modification that renders E1 of the Pyruvate Dehydrogenase (PDH) complex inactive?
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Which molecule is involved in the reduction of hydrogen peroxide in the cell?
Which molecule is involved in the reduction of hydrogen peroxide in the cell?
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Where does the oxidative burst by phagocytic cells to kill microbes occur?
Where does the oxidative burst by phagocytic cells to kill microbes occur?
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