Nucleic Acid Metabolism Lecture Objectives
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Which of the following are major bases in RNA?

  • Adenine, guanine, uracil, cytosine (correct)
  • Adenine, guanine, thymine, uracil
  • Adenine, guanine, thymine, cytosine
  • Adenine, uracil, thymine, cytosine
  • What is the role of nucleotide derivatives in biosyntheses?

  • Precursors of glycogen and phosphoglycerides
  • Universal currency of energy in biological systems
  • Activated intermediates in many biosyntheses (correct)
  • Components of three major coenzymes
  • What is the function of ATP in biological systems?

  • Components of three major coenzymes
  • Precursor of glycogen and phosphoglycerides
  • Powers movement of macromolecules (correct)
  • Mediator of action of many hormones
  • What is the main difference between a nucleoside and a nucleotide?

    <p>Nucleoside consists of a base linked to a pentose (sugar), while a nucleotide is a phosphate diester of a nucleoside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nucleotide derivative is a precursor of glycogen?

    <p>UDP-glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of a deoxyribonucleoside?

    <p>Base, sugar, phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the activated intermediates in many biosyntheses?

    <p>Nucleotide derivatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nucleotide components link to form a nucleoside?

    <p>Base and sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Cyclic AMP?

    <p>Mediator of action of many hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of a ribonucleotide?

    <p>Base, sugar, phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of synthesizing purine and pyrimidine nucleotides from simple building blocks called?

    <p>De novo synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following provides C-4, C-5, and N-7 for the synthesis of purine?

    <p>Glycine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of 5-phosphoribosylamine from PRPP and glutamine?

    <p>PRPP amidotransferase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the activated form of ribose used in de novo purine synthesis?

    <p>PRPP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound is synthesized from ATP and ribose-5-phosphate to form the activated ribose used in purine and pyrimidine nucleotide synthesis?

    <p>PRPP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides the N-1 atom for purine synthesis?

    <p>Aspartate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathway involves synthesizing nucleotides from scratch or beginning?

    <p>De novo synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first stage in the synthesis of IMP (Inosine monophosphate) during de novo purine synthesis?

    <p>11 steps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which major organ is de novo purine synthesis active?

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

    Study Notes

    Nucleotides and Nucleosides

    • Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, and Uracil are major bases in RNA.
    • Nucleotide derivatives play a crucial role in biosyntheses as energy carriers, signal transducers, and building blocks.

    ATP and Its Function

    • ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is a crucial energy currency in biological systems, providing energy for various cellular processes.

    Nucleosides and Nucleotides

    • The main difference between a nucleoside and a nucleotide is the presence of a phosphate group in a nucleotide.
    • A nucleoside consists of a sugar molecule and a nitrogenous base, while a nucleotide has an additional phosphate group.

    Deoxyribonucleoside and Ribonucleotide

    • A deoxyribonucleoside consists of a deoxyribose sugar and a nitrogenous base.
    • A ribonucleotide consists of a ribose sugar, a nitrogenous base, and a phosphate group.

    Biosynthetic Pathways

    • Activated intermediates in many biosyntheses are nucleotide derivatives.
    • PRPP (5-Phosphoribosyl-1-Pyrophosphate) is a precursor of glycogen and is used in the synthesis of purine and pyrimidine nucleotides.
    • De novo purine synthesis is the process of synthesizing purine and pyrimidine nucleotides from simple building blocks.
    • Glutamine provides the N-1 atom for purine synthesis.

    De Novo Purine Synthesis

    • PRPP and glutamine are used to form 5-phosphoribosylamine, which is catalyzed by the enzyme PurS.
    • The activated form of ribose used in de novo purine synthesis is PRPP.
    • The first stage in the synthesis of IMP (Inosine monophosphate) during de novo purine synthesis is the formation of 5-phosphoribosylamine.
    • De novo purine synthesis is active in the liver.

    Cyclic AMP

    • Cyclic AMP (Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate) is a crucial signaling molecule in biological systems, involved in various cellular processes.

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