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What is a symptom of Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency?
What is a symptom of Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency?
Elevated orotic acid levels are a symptom of Carbamylphosphate Synthetase 1 (CPS 1) Deficiency.
Elevated orotic acid levels are a symptom of Carbamylphosphate Synthetase 1 (CPS 1) Deficiency.
False
What is the diagnosis associated with elevated levels of orotic acid?
What is the diagnosis associated with elevated levels of orotic acid?
Orotic acid urea
Hyperammonemia can lead to central edema and eventually ______.
Hyperammonemia can lead to central edema and eventually ______.
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Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of hyperammonemia?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical sign of hyperammonemia?
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Match the enzyme deficiencies with their corresponding symptoms:
Match the enzyme deficiencies with their corresponding symptoms:
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Blood glutamine levels are decreased in cases of hyperammonemia.
Blood glutamine levels are decreased in cases of hyperammonemia.
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What is the effect of ammonia crossing the blood-brain barrier?
What is the effect of ammonia crossing the blood-brain barrier?
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In CPS 1 Deficiency, the levels of ______ are decreased.
In CPS 1 Deficiency, the levels of ______ are decreased.
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Which of the following accurately describes a diagnosis of CPS 1 Deficiency?
Which of the following accurately describes a diagnosis of CPS 1 Deficiency?
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What is the primary function of glutaminase in nitrogen metabolism?
What is the primary function of glutaminase in nitrogen metabolism?
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Ammonia is less toxic than the ammonium ion.
Ammonia is less toxic than the ammonium ion.
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What role does catalase play in nitrogen metabolism?
What role does catalase play in nitrogen metabolism?
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The glucose-alanine cycle helps in conserving __________ backbones.
The glucose-alanine cycle helps in conserving __________ backbones.
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Match the enzyme with its requirement:
Match the enzyme with its requirement:
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Which of the following statements about the urea cycle is true?
Which of the following statements about the urea cycle is true?
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The glucose-alanine cycle prevents glucose from being used in muscle cells.
The glucose-alanine cycle prevents glucose from being used in muscle cells.
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What is considered a toxic level of ammonia in micrograms per liter?
What is considered a toxic level of ammonia in micrograms per liter?
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Catalase is found in __________.
Catalase is found in __________.
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Which enzyme is involved in breaking down D amino acids during bacterial infections?
Which enzyme is involved in breaking down D amino acids during bacterial infections?
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What is the primary consequence of urea cycle defects?
What is the primary consequence of urea cycle defects?
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Patients with urea cycle defects are tolerant to protein ingestion.
Patients with urea cycle defects are tolerant to protein ingestion.
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What dietary intervention is typically recommended for patients with hyperammonemia?
What dietary intervention is typically recommended for patients with hyperammonemia?
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Alpha Keto Glutarate assists in hyperammonemia treatment by transaminating nitrogen to form ______.
Alpha Keto Glutarate assists in hyperammonemia treatment by transaminating nitrogen to form ______.
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Match the urea cycle enzymes with their corresponding functions:
Match the urea cycle enzymes with their corresponding functions:
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Where are the first two enzymes of the urea cycle located?
Where are the first two enzymes of the urea cycle located?
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Carbonyl phosphate is the activated form of urea.
Carbonyl phosphate is the activated form of urea.
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What two compounds react to form carbonyl phosphate in the urea cycle?
What two compounds react to form carbonyl phosphate in the urea cycle?
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The urea cycle takes place primarily in the ______.
The urea cycle takes place primarily in the ______.
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Which of the following plays a regulatory role in the urea cycle?
Which of the following plays a regulatory role in the urea cycle?
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Which enzyme is considered the rate-limiting enzyme in the urea cycle?
Which enzyme is considered the rate-limiting enzyme in the urea cycle?
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The urea cycle produces free ammonium ion as a main product.
The urea cycle produces free ammonium ion as a main product.
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Name one precursor that provides nitrogen for the urea cycle.
Name one precursor that provides nitrogen for the urea cycle.
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The enzyme that converts Citrulline to Argininosuccinate is called __________.
The enzyme that converts Citrulline to Argininosuccinate is called __________.
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Match the following enzymes with their corresponding products:
Match the following enzymes with their corresponding products:
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What condition is characterized by high levels of ammonia in the blood?
What condition is characterized by high levels of ammonia in the blood?
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N-Acetylglutamate is known to inhibit the urea cycle.
N-Acetylglutamate is known to inhibit the urea cycle.
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What is the first reaction in the urea cycle?
What is the first reaction in the urea cycle?
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The product of Arginase activity is __________.
The product of Arginase activity is __________.
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Which of the following enzymes is responsible for the conversion of Argininosuccinate to Arginine?
Which of the following enzymes is responsible for the conversion of Argininosuccinate to Arginine?
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Study Notes
Nitrogen Metabolism and the Urea Cycle
- Ammonia Toxicity: Ammonia levels greater than 10 micrograms per liter are toxic to cells. The ammonium ion is less toxic, with a toxic level of around 500 micrograms. The ammonium ion is 100 times more concentrated than ammonia under physiological conditions.
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Urea Cycle:
- A complete block in any step of the urea cycle is incompatible with life.
- Involves the conversion of nitrogen from ammonia into urea in the liver.
- Urea is then excreted out of the body.
- Includes 5 enzymes: Carbamylphosphate Synthetase 1 (CPS 1), Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC), Argininosuccinate Synthetase, Arginosuccinate Lyase, and Arginase.
- The first two enzymes are located in the mitochondrial matrix, while the remaining three enzymes are located in the cytosol.
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Urea Cycle Reactions:
- CPS 1 catalyzes the reaction between bicarbonate and ammonium ion to form carbonyl phosphate.
- OTC catalyzes the reaction between ornithine and carbamyl phosphate to form citrulline.
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Hyperammonemia:
- Condition characterized by high levels of ammonia in the blood.
- Can be caused by deficiencies in enzymes of the urea cycle.
- Symptoms include: elevated ammonia levels, decreased BUN levels, increased blood glutamine levels, central edema, lethargy, convulsions, coma, and death.
- Treatment: Low protein diet and alpha-ketoglutarate supplementation.
Alpha Keto Glutarate
- Used in Hyperammonemia Treatment: Alpha Keto Glutarate is used because it can transaminate the nitrogen to form glutamate, an intracellular carrier of nitrogen.
Urea Cycle Enzymes
- CPS 1: The first enzyme of the urea cycle, catalyzes the reaction between bicarbonate and ammonium ion to form carbonyl phosphate.
- N-Acetylglutamate: An important compound that plays a role in the urea cycle, activates Carbonyl Phosphate Synthetase 1.
Urea Cycle Defects Disease
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Hyperammonemia:
- Ammonia intoxication
- Intolerance to protein ingestion
- Mental and CNS deficiencies
Urea Cycle Activation
- The urea cycle is activated by the flow of nitrogen, regulated by N-Acetylglutamate Synthetase.
- N-Acetylglutamate Synthetase generates N-Acetylglutamate, which activates CPS 1.
Urea Precursors
- Aspartate, free ammonium ion, and carbamyl phosphate.
Hyperammonemia
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Urea Cycle
- CPS 1 is the rate-limiting enzyme regulated by N-Acetylglutamate.
- Steps of the urea cycle:
- Ammonium ion + Bicarbonate → Carbamylphosphate (via CPS 1)
- Carbamylphosphate → Citrulline (via OTC)
- Citrulline → Argininosuccinate (via Argininosuccinate Synthetase)
- Argininosuccinate → Arginine (via Argininosuccinate Lyase)
- Arginine → Urea (via Arginase)
- Urea → Ornithine (via Arginase)
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Diagnosis:
- Elevated ammonia levels
- Decreased BUN levels
- Increased blood glutamine levels
Enzyme Deficiencies
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Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency:
- Symptoms: Hyperammonemia, Elevated Carbamylphosphate, Elevated Orotic Acid.
- Diagnosis: Orotic acid urea.
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Carbamylphosphate Synthetase 1 (CPS 1) Deficiency:
- Symptoms: Hyperammonemia, Decreased Carbamylphosphate, Decreased Orotic Acid.
- Diagnosis: No orotic acid urea.
Clinical Signs and Symptoms
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Central edema, Lethargy, Convulsions, Coma, Death.
- Ammonia can cross the blood-brain barrier, leading to central edema.
Summary
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Enzyme Deficiency:
- OTC Deficiency: Hyperammonemia, Elevated Carbamylphosphate, Elevated Orotic Acid. Diagnosis: Orotic Acid Urea.
- CPS 1 Deficiency: Hyperammonemia, Decreased Carbamylphosphate, Decreased Orotic Acid. Diagnosis: No Orotic Acid Urea.
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This quiz delves into nitrogen metabolism and the urea cycle, highlighting the importance of ammonia levels and the potential toxicity associated with them. It details the steps of the urea cycle, the key enzymes involved, and their location within the liver. Perfect for those studying biochemistry or related fields.
