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Which process breaks down proteins into amino acids?
Which process breaks down proteins into amino acids?
- Deamination
- Proteolysis (correct)
- Transamination
- Ubiquitination
The urea cycle primarily occurs in the:
The urea cycle primarily occurs in the:
- Liver (correct)
- Stomach
- Kidneys
- Small intestine
Which amino acid is the precursor for urea in the urea cycle?
Which amino acid is the precursor for urea in the urea cycle?
- Alanine
- Glutamate
- Ornithine
- Arginine (correct)
What is the enzyme responsible for removing the amino group during deamination?
What is the enzyme responsible for removing the amino group during deamination?
In transamination, an amino group is transferred to which molecule (ketoacid of glutamate)?
In transamination, an amino group is transferred to which molecule (ketoacid of glutamate)?
Which of the following is a ketogenic amino acid?
Which of the following is a ketogenic amino acid?
Which molecule directly donates ammonia for urea synthesis in the urea cycle?
Which molecule directly donates ammonia for urea synthesis in the urea cycle?
What is the end product of nitrogen metabolism in humans?
What is the end product of nitrogen metabolism in humans?
Essential amino acids are those that:
Essential amino acids are those that:
What is the fate of glucogenic amino acids?
What is the fate of glucogenic amino acids?
Which enzyme catalyzes the first step in the urea cycle?
Which enzyme catalyzes the first step in the urea cycle?
A defect in the enzyme argininosuccinate lyase causes:
A defect in the enzyme argininosuccinate lyase causes:
What is the main site of protein digestion?
What is the main site of protein digestion?
Which enzyme breaks down peptides into amino acids in the small intestine?
Which enzyme breaks down peptides into amino acids in the small intestine?
During starvation, protein metabolism contributes to:
During starvation, protein metabolism contributes to:
Protein turnover refers to the:
Protein turnover refers to the:
What is the main purpose of the urea cycle?
What is the main purpose of the urea cycle?
What happens to amino acids during starvation?
What happens to amino acids during starvation?
What is the intermediate product of aspartate transamination?
What is the intermediate product of aspartate transamination?
The conversion of glutamate to alpha-ketoglutarate generates:
The conversion of glutamate to alpha-ketoglutarate generates:
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Proteolysis
Proteolysis
The process of breaking down proteins into amino acids.
Liver
Liver
The primary site where the urea cycle occurs, responsible for eliminating waste products from protein metabolism.
Arginine
Arginine
The amino acid that is the direct precursor for urea synthesis in the urea cycle.
Glutamate dehydrogenase
Glutamate dehydrogenase
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Transamination
Transamination
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Ketogenic amino acid
Ketogenic amino acid
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Carbamoyl phosphate
Carbamoyl phosphate
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Urea
Urea
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Essential amino acids
Essential amino acids
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Gluconeogenesis
Gluconeogenesis
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Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I
Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I
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Urea cycle disorder
Urea cycle disorder
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Stomach
Stomach
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Trypsin
Trypsin
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Protein turnover
Protein turnover
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Urea cycle
Urea cycle
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Amino acids during starvation
Amino acids during starvation
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Oxaloacetate
Oxaloacetate
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Glutamate to alpha-ketoglutarate
Glutamate to alpha-ketoglutarate
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Protein breakdown
Protein breakdown
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Deamination
Deamination
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Amino acids
Amino acids
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Urea cycle
Urea cycle
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Urea synthesis
Urea synthesis
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Transaminases
Transaminases
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Protein digestion
Protein digestion
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Glucogenic amino acids
Glucogenic amino acids
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Gluconeogenesis from amino acids
Gluconeogenesis from amino acids
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Ornithine transcarbamoylase reaction
Ornithine transcarbamoylase reaction
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Peptidases
Peptidases
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Protein catabolism
Protein catabolism
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Protein anabolism
Protein anabolism
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Study Notes
Protein Metabolism MCQs
- Protein breakdown: Proteolysis breaks down proteins into amino acids.
- Urea cycle location: Primarily occurs in the liver.
- Urea precursor: Arginine is the precursor for urea in the urea cycle.
- Deamination enzyme: Glutamate dehydrogenase removes the amino group during deamination.
- Transamination recipient: Alpha-ketoglutarate receives the amino group during transamination, becoming glutamate.
- Ketogenic amino acid example: Lysine is an example of a ketogenic amino acid.
- Ammonia donor for urea: Carbamoyl phosphate donates ammonia for urea synthesis in the urea cycle.
- Nitrogen metabolism end product: Urea is the end product of nitrogen metabolism in humans.
- Essential amino acids: Essential amino acids must be obtained from the diet as the body cannot synthesize them.
- Glucogenic amino acid fate: Glucogenic amino acids are converted to glucose.
- Urea cycle first step enzyme: Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I catalyzes the first step in the urea cycle.
- Argininosuccinate lyase defect: A defect in argininosuccinate lyase leads to urea cycle disorder.
- Main site of protein digestion: The stomach is the main site of protein digestion.
- Peptide breakdown enzyme: Trypsin breaks down peptides into amino acids in the small intestine.
- Starvation and protein metabolism: During starvation, proteins are used for gluconeogenesis.
- Protein turnover: Continuous breakdown and synthesis of proteins.
- Urea cycle purpose: To excrete nitrogen.
- Starvation and amino acids: Amino acids are used in gluconeogenesis during starvation.
- Aspartate transamination intermediate: Oxaloacetate is the intermediate product of aspartate transamination.
- Glutamate conversion product: Ammonia is generated when glutamate converts to alpha-ketoglutarate.
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Test your knowledge on protein metabolism with this multiple-choice quiz. Covering key concepts such as amino acid breakdown, the urea cycle, and essential vs. non-essential amino acids, this quiz is essential for understanding metabolic processes. Perfect for biology students or anyone interested in biochemistry.
