Metabolism — Flashcards

Mutation of the frataxin gene in Friedreich ataxia leads to impairment of _____ function

What are the blood concentration levels of amino acids and fatty acids in a diabetes mellitus patient? _____

Glucagon, Catecholamines, and Glucocorticoids induce insulin resistance by activating kinases that phosphorylate _____ residues of the insulin receptor and IRS-1

What acute phase reactant is upregulated during inflammation to promote endothelial repair?_____

NADPH is generally used as an electron carrier in _____ processes (anabolic or catabolic)

A dehydrogenase enzyme catalyzes _____ reactions

ATP is transferred from mitochondrial matrix to the intermembrane space through the _____ antiporter (electron transport chain)

A _____ enzyme relocates a functional group within a molecule

Insulin decreases blood glucose concentration by decreasing _____ via increased production of fructose-2,6-bisphosphate

Retinoids (like isoretinoin / all-Trans Retinoic Acid) are derivatives of Vitamin _____