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Which process is primarily responsible for the breakdown of proteins?
Which process is primarily responsible for the breakdown of proteins?
- Glycolysis
- Osmosis
- Proteolysis (correct)
- Photosynthesis
What is the primary organ responsible for the catabolism of small proteins?
What is the primary organ responsible for the catabolism of small proteins?
- Pancreas
- Kidney (correct)
- Liver
- Heart
Proteins must generally be smaller than which molecular weight to undergo glomerular filtration?
Proteins must generally be smaller than which molecular weight to undergo glomerular filtration?
- 69 kDa (correct)
- 150 kDa
- 50 kDa
- 100 kDa
What concentration comparison is made between lymph and blood for certain proteins?
What concentration comparison is made between lymph and blood for certain proteins?
Why might targeting the lymphatics be beneficial for certain proteins?
Why might targeting the lymphatics be beneficial for certain proteins?
Which pathways are utilized for the metabolism of peptide and protein drugs?
Which pathways are utilized for the metabolism of peptide and protein drugs?
What is the molecular weight threshold for proteins that undergo the most efficient glomerular filtration?
What is the molecular weight threshold for proteins that undergo the most efficient glomerular filtration?
What is the fate of proteins after proteolysis?
What is the fate of proteins after proteolysis?
Why are proteolytic enzymes significant in the context of protein catabolism?
Why are proteolytic enzymes significant in the context of protein catabolism?
What size must proteins be to have the most effective renal excretion?
What size must proteins be to have the most effective renal excretion?
