Metabolism — Flashcards

How much energy (kcal) can be produced from 1g of protein or carbohydrate (ex. whey)? _____

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

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

Which amino acid may cause endothelial cell damage when serum levels are elevated? _____

Which step of the Krebs cycle directly produces a molecule of GTP?_____

What effect does insulin have on insulin receptors in target tissues?_____

What type of bilirubin (conjugated or unconjugated) is formed in the splenic macrophages? _____

Where in the cell does conversion of glucose-6-phosphate -> glucose take place?_____

Which cytokine(s) utilize receptor-associated tyrosine kinase signaling pathways?_____

Congenital sideroblastic anemia is most commonly due to a defect in the enzyme _____