Metabolism — Flashcards

Melanocytes synthesize melanin using the amino acid _____ as a precursor molecule

After phosphorylating intracellular proteins, the insulin receptor is _____ and either degraded, stored, or recycled

A patient with thyroid deiodinase deficiency would mimic which mineral deficiency?_____

A _____ enzyme transfers CO2 groups (usually with the help of biotin)

Inhaled corticosteroids (e.g. asthma therapy) inhibit the synthesis of virtually all _____

Phosphorylation of glycogen phosphorylase causes enzyme _____ (activation/inactivation)

Breast milk jaundice is likely caused by the presence of _____ in breast milk

The NH3 from amino acid breakdown in muscle is transported into the blood in the form of _____

Maleylacetoacetate, from homogentisic acid, is used to make _____, which then enters the Kreb's cycle

What is the most pathogenic component of gluten (celiac disease)?_____