10 Questions
What is the primary function of the Catulase enzyme?
Convert H2O2 to H2O and O2
What is the main reason behind the enlargement of the abdomen in individuals with thalassemia?
Enlarged or swollen spleen
What is the fate of bilirubin once it is conjugated in the liver?
It is excreted as urobilinogen in the small intestine
What happens to RBC flexibility after 100-140 days?
It decreases, leading to difficulty passing through capillaries
What is the primary role of glutathione in its reduced form?
To convert NADP to NADPH by donating a hydrogen ion
In which reaction of the Hexose monophosphate shunt pathway does the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase play a crucial role?
Conversion of glucose-6-phosphate to 6-phosphogluconate
What is the primary function of the Hexose monophosphate shunt pathway?
Generation of NADPH
What is the significance of NADPH generated in the Hexose monophosphate shunt pathway?
It supports antioxidant defenses
What is the main consequence of oxidative stress on the body?
Increased free radical formation
Which enzyme is involved in the first reaction of the Hexose monophosphate shunt pathway?
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
Test your knowledge about the metabolic pathways in red blood cells, including glycolytic pathways, Luebering-Rapoport pathway, pentose phosphate pathway, and hexose monophosphate shunt. Explore the important metabolic processes and pathways involved in the fate of red blood cells.
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