Integrated Metabolism Quiz
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Which process involves the transfer of the α-amino group to a keto acid?

  • Ketogenesis
  • Transamination (correct)
  • Glycolysis
  • Oxidative Deamination
  • Which enzyme is involved in synthesizing glutamate during amino acid catabolism?

  • Proteolysis
  • Lipogenesis
  • Glycogenolysis
  • Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (correct)
  • What is the primary function of alanine aminotransferase (ALT)?

  • Transferring amino group from alanine to α-ketoglutarate (correct)
  • Glycogenolysis
  • Converting amino acids to fat for storage
  • Protein synthesis
  • Which process involves the removal of the α-amino group, with most amino groups then converted into urea?

    <p>Oxidative Deamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of injury is alanine aminotransferase (ALT) released from liver cells, causing an increase in serum levels?

    <p>Liver injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

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