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Amino acid metabolism and disorders — Flashcards

Amino acid metabolism and disorders — Flashcards

Amino acid metabolism and disorders — Flashcards

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Study NotesQuestions
#1

What stainable protein is abundant in astrocytes?

#2

What enzyme converts pyruvate to alanine?

#3

myeloperoxidase

#4

superoxide dismutase

#5

The Golgi makes modifications to some amino acids trafficking through it. What are the modifications made to threonine?

#6

The Golgi makes modifications to some amino acids trafficking through it. What are the modifications made to asparagine?

#7

The Golgi makes modifications to some amino acids trafficking through it. What are the modifications made to serine?

#8

cystinuria

#9

Give the essential, gluconeogenic amino acids.

#10

Give the essential, gluconeogenic/ketogenic amino acids.

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