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What is the primary function of deamination in protein metabolism?
What is the primary function of deamination in protein metabolism?
- Formation of urea for excretion
- Stimulation of the citric acid cycle
- Removal of nitrogen atoms (correct)
- Conversion of amino acids to glucose
Which process leads to the formation of urea in protein metabolism?
Which process leads to the formation of urea in protein metabolism?
- Transamination
- Oxidative phosphorylation
- Gluconeogenesis
- Deamination (correct)
In which organ are branched-chain amino acids primarily deaminated?
In which organ are branched-chain amino acids primarily deaminated?
- Kidneys
- Skeletal muscle (correct)
- Liver
- Heart
What happens to excess amino acids in terms of energy storage in the body?
What happens to excess amino acids in terms of energy storage in the body?
Which cycle is responsible for the excretion of nitrogen in the form of urea?
Which cycle is responsible for the excretion of nitrogen in the form of urea?
What is the fate of nitrogen in muscle during protein metabolism?
What is the fate of nitrogen in muscle during protein metabolism?
What cofactor do Transferases use, derived from vitamin B6?
What cofactor do Transferases use, derived from vitamin B6?
Which enzyme is responsible for the deamination of glutamate?
Which enzyme is responsible for the deamination of glutamate?
In the Urea cycle, what combines nitrogen from aspartate and an ammonium ion?
In the Urea cycle, what combines nitrogen from aspartate and an ammonium ion?
Which of the following is a direct deaminated product of serine and threonine?
Which of the following is a direct deaminated product of serine and threonine?
How is nitrogen transported to the liver in the glucose-alanine cycle?
How is nitrogen transported to the liver in the glucose-alanine cycle?
Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of carbamoyl phosphate in the Urea cycle?
Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of carbamoyl phosphate in the Urea cycle?
Which enzyme is responsible for the formation of carbamoyl phosphate in the mitochondria?
Which enzyme is responsible for the formation of carbamoyl phosphate in the mitochondria?
What is the first step in the synthesis of carbamoyl phosphate within the mitochondria?
What is the first step in the synthesis of carbamoyl phosphate within the mitochondria?
In the urea cycle, which molecule is formed after the condensation of citrulline with aspartate?
In the urea cycle, which molecule is formed after the condensation of citrulline with aspartate?
What is a consequence of phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency in individuals?
What is a consequence of phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency in individuals?
Which amino acid is directly affected by phenylketonuria disease?
Which amino acid is directly affected by phenylketonuria disease?
What is the ultimate fate of urea in the body?
What is the ultimate fate of urea in the body?
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