Metabolism — Flashcards

Inosine is converted to _____ via the enzyme purine nucleoside phosphorylase (purine salvage)

In total, the TCA cycle produces _____ FADH2 per acetyl-CoA

When insulin binds to its receptor, _____ is activated and autophosphorylates the β-subunits

Which monosaccharide(s) are absorbed from the intestine by GLUT-5? _____

Which vesicular trafficking protein is responsible for transport between the plasma membrane and endosomes (receptor-mediated endocytosis)? _____

Maple syrup urine disease may cause severe CNS defects, _____ disability, and death

Which membrane-bound organelle is involved in the catabolism of very-long-chain fatty acids, branched-chain fatty acids, amino acids, and ethanol? _____

Thiamine pyrophosphate (B1) is a cofactor for the enzyme _____ (glycolysis)

Nicotinamides (NAD+, NADP+) come from Vitamin _____

Citrate synthase is regulated via negative feedback by _____