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What is the first nucleotide produced in the de novo synthesis of purines?
What is the first nucleotide produced in the de novo synthesis of purines?
- ADP
- IMP (correct)
- AMP
- GMP
Which enzyme is predominantly involved in the conversion of IMP to AMP?
Which enzyme is predominantly involved in the conversion of IMP to AMP?
- Adenylate cyclase
- Adenylosuccinate synthetase (correct)
- Inosine kinase
- Xanthine oxidase
Which of the following purine bases is formed after the dephosphorylation of AMP?
Which of the following purine bases is formed after the dephosphorylation of AMP?
- Hypoxanthine (correct)
- Xanthine
- Guanine
- Adenine
What characterizes the salvage pathway of nucleotide synthesis?
What characterizes the salvage pathway of nucleotide synthesis?
Which pyrimidine nucleotide is synthesized first in the pyrimidine de novo pathway?
Which pyrimidine nucleotide is synthesized first in the pyrimidine de novo pathway?
Which of the following provides feedback inhibition in nucleotide metabolism?
Which of the following provides feedback inhibition in nucleotide metabolism?
What is the primary function of nucleoside triphosphate (NTP) in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary function of nucleoside triphosphate (NTP) in cellular metabolism?
How is the growth of the purine ring initiated in its de novo synthesis?
How is the growth of the purine ring initiated in its de novo synthesis?
The conversion of nucleotide monophosphates to nucleotide diphosphates primarily involves which type of reaction?
The conversion of nucleotide monophosphates to nucleotide diphosphates primarily involves which type of reaction?
Which molecule is necessary for the synthesis of GMP from IMP?
Which molecule is necessary for the synthesis of GMP from IMP?
What is the main allosteric feedback regulator of glutamine-PRPP amidotransferase during purine synthesis?
What is the main allosteric feedback regulator of glutamine-PRPP amidotransferase during purine synthesis?
Which intermediate is formed when IMP is oxidized in the synthesis of GMP?
Which intermediate is formed when IMP is oxidized in the synthesis of GMP?
In the salvage pathway, hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT) primarily converts which of the following?
In the salvage pathway, hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT) primarily converts which of the following?
What is the role of GTP in the synthesis of nucleotides?
What is the role of GTP in the synthesis of nucleotides?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the synthesis of pyrimidines?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the synthesis of pyrimidines?
Which enzyme is primarily regulated by the inhibition of CTP in pyrimidine synthesis?
Which enzyme is primarily regulated by the inhibition of CTP in pyrimidine synthesis?
How does the balance of synthesis affect nucleotide metabolism?
How does the balance of synthesis affect nucleotide metabolism?
What is the overall energetic cost to synthesize one ATP molecule de novo from IMP?
What is the overall energetic cost to synthesize one ATP molecule de novo from IMP?
Which of the following best describes the effect of high concentrations of AMP on adenylosuccinate synthetase?
Which of the following best describes the effect of high concentrations of AMP on adenylosuccinate synthetase?
What is the primary purpose of the salvage pathway in nucleotide synthesis?
What is the primary purpose of the salvage pathway in nucleotide synthesis?
Which of the following accurately describes the synthesis of IMP in the de novo pathway?
Which of the following accurately describes the synthesis of IMP in the de novo pathway?
Which compound serves as a precursor in both de novo purine and pyrimidine nucleotide synthesis?
Which compound serves as a precursor in both de novo purine and pyrimidine nucleotide synthesis?
Which nucleotide is the direct product of the first step in de novo purine synthesis?
Which nucleotide is the direct product of the first step in de novo purine synthesis?
What is the role of ribose 5-phosphate in nucleotide synthesis?
What is the role of ribose 5-phosphate in nucleotide synthesis?
In pyrimidine synthesis, what is the sequence of steps starting with orotate?
In pyrimidine synthesis, what is the sequence of steps starting with orotate?
Which structure can be characterized as adenosine-5'-monophosphate?
Which structure can be characterized as adenosine-5'-monophosphate?
What is the significance of allosteric regulation in nucleotide metabolism?
What is the significance of allosteric regulation in nucleotide metabolism?
In nucleotide metabolism, which enzyme is primarily responsible for converting IMP to AMP?
In nucleotide metabolism, which enzyme is primarily responsible for converting IMP to AMP?
Which characteristic distinguishes the de novo synthesis pathway from the salvage pathway in nucleotide metabolism?
Which characteristic distinguishes the de novo synthesis pathway from the salvage pathway in nucleotide metabolism?
What is the primary product of the de novo synthesis pathway for purine nucleotides?
What is the primary product of the de novo synthesis pathway for purine nucleotides?
Which enzyme plays a crucial regulatory role in purine nucleotide synthesis?
Which enzyme plays a crucial regulatory role in purine nucleotide synthesis?
Which precursor is required for the nitrogen donation to convert IMP into AMP?
Which precursor is required for the nitrogen donation to convert IMP into AMP?
What modification leads to the formation of GMP from IMP?
What modification leads to the formation of GMP from IMP?
Which of these molecules is the nitrogen base found in IMP?
Which of these molecules is the nitrogen base found in IMP?
During the conversion of IMP to AMP, which molecule is hydrolyzed in the process?
During the conversion of IMP to AMP, which molecule is hydrolyzed in the process?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between AMP and GMP synthesis?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between AMP and GMP synthesis?
Which component is NOT necessary for the de novo synthesis of purine nucleotides?
Which component is NOT necessary for the de novo synthesis of purine nucleotides?
In the context of nucleotide metabolism, which statement about the nucleotide salvage pathway is accurate?
In the context of nucleotide metabolism, which statement about the nucleotide salvage pathway is accurate?
Which process is essential for converting IMP into GMP?
Which process is essential for converting IMP into GMP?
Flashcards
Nucleotide Structure
Nucleotide Structure
A nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous base, a sugar (ribose or deoxyribose), and one to three phosphate groups.
Nucleoside
Nucleoside
A nucleoside is composed of a nitrogenous base and a sugar.
Nucleotide Monophosphate
Nucleotide Monophosphate
A nucleotide with only one phosphate group attached.
De Novo Pathway
De Novo Pathway
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Salvage Pathway
Salvage Pathway
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PRPP
PRPP
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De Novo Purine Synthesis
De Novo Purine Synthesis
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De Novo Pyrimidine Synthesis
De Novo Pyrimidine Synthesis
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Ribose 5-phosphate
Ribose 5-phosphate
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Nucleic Acid Breakdown
Nucleic Acid Breakdown
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Nitrogenous base
Nitrogenous base
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Purine
Purine
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Pyrimidine
Pyrimidine
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Nucleoside
Nucleoside
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β-glycosidic linkage
β-glycosidic linkage
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De Novo Pathway
De Novo Pathway
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Purine synthesis
Purine synthesis
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Pyrimidine synthesis
Pyrimidine synthesis
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IMP
IMP
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OMP
OMP
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GMP synthesis from IMP
GMP synthesis from IMP
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Regulation of nucleotide synthesis
Regulation of nucleotide synthesis
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Allosteric negative feedback
Allosteric negative feedback
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Balance of purine synthesis
Balance of purine synthesis
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Pyrimidine synthesis precursor
Pyrimidine synthesis precursor
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Pyrimidine ring synthesis
Pyrimidine ring synthesis
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Carbamoyl phosphate synthesis
Carbamoyl phosphate synthesis
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CTP synthesis
CTP synthesis
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Nucleotide conversion NDP to NTP
Nucleotide conversion NDP to NTP
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Salvage pathway
Salvage pathway
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De novo purine nucleotide synthesis
De novo purine nucleotide synthesis
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Product of de novo purine synthesis
Product of de novo purine synthesis
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IMP structure
IMP structure
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AMP and GMP synthesis
AMP and GMP synthesis
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AMP synthesis from IMP
AMP synthesis from IMP
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GMP synthesis from IMP
GMP synthesis from IMP
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IMP
IMP
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Aspartate's role in nucleotide synthesis
Aspartate's role in nucleotide synthesis
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Nucleotide synthesis regulation
Nucleotide synthesis regulation
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GTP requirement for AMP
GTP requirement for AMP
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Study Notes
Nucleotide Structure and Synthesis
- Nucleotides consist of a nitrogenous base, a sugar (ribose or deoxyribose), and one to three phosphate groups.
- Purines include adenine and guanine; pyrimidines include cytosine, thymine, and uracil.
- Nucleosides are formed when a nitrogenous base is attached to a sugar.
- Nucleoside monophosphates (NMPs) are the basic building blocks of nucleotides.
- The phosphate groups are attached to the 5' position of the sugar.
- Nucleotide synthesis occurs via two main pathways: the de novo pathway and the salvage pathway.
De Novo Pathway
- The de novo pathway synthesizes nucleotides from simpler precursors, like amino acids, ribose-5-phosphate, and CO2.
- The pathway begins with the conversion of ribose-5-phosphate to 5-phosphoribosyl-1-pyrophosphate (PRPP).
- Purine synthesis starts with PRPP and proceeds to build the purine ring structure.
- Pyrimidine is built ring first and then attached to PRPP.
- Important intermediates in the purine pathway include IMP.
- Important intermediates in the pyrimidine pathway include OMP.
Building the Purine Base
- Purine bases are synthesized from various amino acids such as glycine, aspartate, glutamine.
- The process is complex, building the purine ring structure step by step.
Building the Pyrimidine Base
- Pyrimidine bases are synthesized in a different order.
- The process involves the covalently linking of amino groups from glutamine and aspartate to carbamoyl phosphate, which then links to aspartate, forming the ring closure of dihydroorotate to orotate.
Nucleotide Synthesis by the Salvage Pathway
- The salvage pathway recycles pre-formed bases and nucleosides.
- This pathway is less energy-intensive than the de novo pathway.
- PRPP is a key precursor in the salvage pathway.
- Nitrogenous bases attach to the PRPP, releasing PPi.
Synthesis of AMP from IMP
- IMP differs from AMP by one functional group.
- A nitrogen from aspartate is required to convert IMP to AMP.
- GTP is required for this conversion.
Synthesis of GMP from IMP
- IMP differs from GMP by one functional group.
- The IMP is converted to XMP, and then to GMP, involving two oxidations.
- Glutamine and ATP are required to complete the reaction.
Regulation of Nucleotide Synthesis
- Synthesis is tightly regulated to prevent overproduction.
- Negative feedback mechanisms, where final products inhibit earlier steps in the pathway, play a critical role.
- Important feedback regulatory point is glutamine-PRPP amidotransferase.
- High concentrations of AMP, GMP and IMP shut down enzymes for effective control.
- End products regulate their own synthesis by negative feedback, often allosterically.
Synthesis of CTP from UTP
- CTP is made from UTP by accepting an amide group from glutamine.
- Pyrimidine synthesis is regulated by negative feedback, with CTP inhibiting aspartate transcarbamoylase.
Synthesis of NDP and NTP from NMP
- NMPs (AMP, GMP, UMP, or CMP) are converted to NDPs and NTPs through the addition of phosphate groups.
- ATP is often used as the phosphate donor for this process.
Salvage Pathways
- Hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HGPRT) is important for the salvage pathway. It converts hypoxanthine and guanine to IMP and GMP, respectively.
- Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is an X-linked genetic disorder caused by a mutation in HGPRT. This causes excess uric acid production.
Other Key Notes
- The de novo pathway is energetically expensive, requiring multiple ATP molecules per nucleotide produced.
- The salvage pathway is more energy-efficient, reusing pre-formed bases.
- Several enzymes are important for regulating nucleotide synthesis and preventing overproduction.
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This quiz covers the fundamental aspects of nucleotide structure, including components such as nitrogenous bases, sugars, and phosphate groups. It also details the de novo and salvage pathways of nucleotide synthesis, outlining the processes involved in creating purines and pyrimidines from simpler precursors.
