Essential vs. non-essential amino acids — Flashcards

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Only _____-amino acids are found in proteins

Which amino acids (2) are the precursors to catecholamines and melanin? _____

Most disorders of the urea cycle require _____ as an essential amino acid, particularly during episodes of hyperammonemia

What amino acid becomes essential in patients with phenylketonuria? _____

What amino acids (3) are necessary for purine synthesis? _____

Which amino acids (2) are ketogenic? _____

What stainable protein is abundant in astrocytes?

What enzyme converts pyruvate to alanine?

myeloperoxidase

#10

superoxide dismutase

Essential vs. non-essential amino acids Flashcards for USMLE

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