Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of glutamate from a-ketoglutarate when ammonia concentration is high?
Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of glutamate from a-ketoglutarate when ammonia concentration is high?
- Glutamate synthase
- Glutamate dehydrogenase (correct)
- Transaminase
- Glutamine synthetase
In which organisms is the reductive amination pathway commonly catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase?
In which organisms is the reductive amination pathway commonly catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase?
- Bacteria (correct)
- Animals
- Plants
- Fungi
What is the main function of transaminases in the synthesis of amino acids?
What is the main function of transaminases in the synthesis of amino acids?
- Reduction of carbon skeletons
- Transfer of amino group to other carbon skeletons (correct)
- Formation of glutamate from a-ketoglutarate
- Assimilation of inorganic nitrogen
Which system do many bacteria use to assimilate ammonia when its levels are low?
Which system do many bacteria use to assimilate ammonia when its levels are low?
Signup and view all the answers
Why can ammonia be incorporated into organic material relatively easily and directly?
Why can ammonia be incorporated into organic material relatively easily and directly?
Signup and view all the answers
