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What is the starting material for the synthesis of flavin nucleotides?
What is the starting material for the synthesis of flavin nucleotides?
- Pantothenate (vitamin B5)
- Nicotinate
- Tryptophan
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2) (correct)
What is the role of glutamine in the synthesis of NAD+?
What is the role of glutamine in the synthesis of NAD+?
- Activating the terminal ribose –OH group by phosphorylation
- Removing CO2 from the molecule
- Providing the amino group for amidation (correct)
- Donating a carbon atom for the formation of the nucleotide
What is the source of the reactive sulfur in the synthesis of CoA?
What is the source of the reactive sulfur in the synthesis of CoA?
- Pantothenate (vitamin B5)
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
- Tryptophan
- Cysteine (correct)
What is the enzyme responsible for the removal of CO2 in the synthesis of CoA?
What is the enzyme responsible for the removal of CO2 in the synthesis of CoA?
What is the product of the reaction catalyzed by FAD pyrophosphorylase?
What is the product of the reaction catalyzed by FAD pyrophosphorylase?
What is the starting material for the synthesis of NAD+?
What is the starting material for the synthesis of NAD+?
What is the role of flavin cofactor in the synthesis of CoA?
What is the role of flavin cofactor in the synthesis of CoA?
What is the product of the reaction catalyzed by flavokinase?
What is the product of the reaction catalyzed by flavokinase?
What is the role of AMP in the synthesis of CoA?
What is the role of AMP in the synthesis of CoA?
What is the essential amino acid that is converted into nicotinate?
What is the essential amino acid that is converted into nicotinate?
Flashcards
Flavin Nucleotide Synthesis: Starting Material?
Flavin Nucleotide Synthesis: Starting Material?
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is the starting material.
NAD+ Synthesis: Glutamine's Role?
NAD+ Synthesis: Glutamine's Role?
Glutamine provides the amino group for amidation in NAD+ synthesis.
CoA Synthesis: Sulfur Source?
CoA Synthesis: Sulfur Source?
Cysteine is the source of reactive sulfur.
CoA Synthesis: Enzyme Removing CO2?
CoA Synthesis: Enzyme Removing CO2?
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FAD Pyrophosphorylase Product?
FAD Pyrophosphorylase Product?
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NAD+ Synthesis: Starting Material?
NAD+ Synthesis: Starting Material?
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CoA Synthesis: Flavin's Role?
CoA Synthesis: Flavin's Role?
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Flavokinase Reaction Product?
Flavokinase Reaction Product?
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CoA Synthesis: AMP's Role?
CoA Synthesis: AMP's Role?
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Nicotinate Synthesis: Precursor?
Nicotinate Synthesis: Precursor?
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