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Protein Metabolism Quiz
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Protein Metabolism Quiz

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What is the nature of glycine?

  • Neutral, aromatic, and glucogenic
  • Basic, aromatic, and ketogenic
  • Acidic, aliphatic, and ketogenic
  • Neutral, aliphatic, and glucogenic (correct)
  • Which amino acid participates in the synthesis of several biologically active compounds?

  • Glycine (correct)
  • Serine
  • Glutamic acid
  • Threonine
  • What are the catabolic fates of glycine?

  • Lactic acid and NH3, Acetyl-CoA, Pyruvate
  • Formate and NH3, Pyruvate, Succinyl-CoA
  • CO2 and formate, Acetyl-CoA, Succinyl-CoA
  • CO2 and NH3, CO2 and formyl-FH4, Pyruvate (correct)
  • What is the precursor for the synthesis of purine bases?

    <p>Glycine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is creatine synthesized in two steps?

    <p>Mitochondria (kidney) and liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

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