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What is the consequence of a deficiency in PLP in relation to tryptophan conversion?
What is the consequence of a deficiency in PLP in relation to tryptophan conversion?
- Development of pellagra (correct)
- Increased niacin absorption
- Enhanced amino acid synthesis
- Decreased NADH production
Which coenzyme is crucial for the conversion of tryptophan to niacin?
Which coenzyme is crucial for the conversion of tryptophan to niacin?
- NADPH
- Coenzyme A
- PLP (correct)
- FAD
How does a deficiency in PLP affect amino acid metabolism?
How does a deficiency in PLP affect amino acid metabolism?
- Causes disturbance in amino acids metabolism (correct)
- Enhances amino acid absorption
- Improves amino acid utilization
- Increases amino acid breakdown
What is the primary function of NADH in oxidation-reduction reactions?
What is the primary function of NADH in oxidation-reduction reactions?
What is one of the causes of pellagra based on the given text?
What is one of the causes of pellagra based on the given text?
What disease is associated with a deficiency of niacin, tryptophan, or pyridoxine?
What disease is associated with a deficiency of niacin, tryptophan, or pyridoxine?
Which vitamin deficiency leads to the development of Pellagra?
Which vitamin deficiency leads to the development of Pellagra?
What is the function of niacin in the body?
What is the function of niacin in the body?
Which amino acid can be converted to niacin in the body?
Which amino acid can be converted to niacin in the body?
What coenzyme is involved in oxidation-reduction reactions and can be related to pellagra?
What coenzyme is involved in oxidation-reduction reactions and can be related to pellagra?
Which disease can occur in some diseases of tryptophan metabolism, carcinoid syndrome, or after isoniazid therapy for TB?
Which disease can occur in some diseases of tryptophan metabolism, carcinoid syndrome, or after isoniazid therapy for TB?
What are the typical characteristics of pellagra?
What are the typical characteristics of pellagra?
Which vitamin deficiency leads to the development of pellagra?
Which vitamin deficiency leads to the development of pellagra?
What is one of the possible causes of pellagra besides niacin deficiency?
What is one of the possible causes of pellagra besides niacin deficiency?
Which condition is NOT associated with the occurrence of pellagra?
Which condition is NOT associated with the occurrence of pellagra?
