Pyruvate is converted to _____ via the enzyme alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (Cahill cycle)
#2
Urea has two nitrogen molecules, one from _____ and one from aspartate
#3
The amount of _____ excreted in the urine is directly proportional to muscle mass
#4
_____ cleaves the amino acid arginine into citrulline and nitric oxide
#5
In the muscle, amino acids transfer their NH3 group to _____, forming glutamate and -ketoacids
#6
In the first step of the urea cycle, CO2 and NH4+ are combined to form _____ via the enzyme carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I (requires 2 ATP)
#7
pulses are deficient in _____ amino acids
#8
cereals are deficient in _____ amino acids
#9
taurine amino acid is essential for _____
#10
breast milk is rich in _____ essential amino acids
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Nitrogen Balance Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Pyruvate is converted to _____ via the enzyme alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (Cahill cycle)
Answer: alanine
Flashcard 2: Urea has two nitrogen molecules, one from _____ and one from aspartate
Answer: NH3
Flashcard 3: The amount of _____ excreted in the urine is directly proportional to muscle mass
Answer: creatinine
Flashcard 4: _____ cleaves the amino acid arginine into citrulline and nitric oxide
Answer: NO synthase
Flashcard 5: In the muscle, amino acids transfer their NH3 group to _____, forming glutamate and -ketoacids
Answer: -ketoglutarate
Flashcard 6: In the first step of the urea cycle, CO2 and NH4+ are combined to form _____ via the enzyme carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I (requires 2 ATP)
Answer: carbamoyl phosphate
Flashcard 7: pulses are deficient in _____ amino acids
Answer: cysteine and methionine
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Flashcard 8: cereals are deficient in _____ amino acids
Answer: threonin and lysine
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Flashcard 9: taurine amino acid is essential for _____
Answer: axonal growth
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Flashcard 10: breast milk is rich in _____ essential amino acids
Answer: cysteine and taurine
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