Metabolism — Flashcards

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

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

What are the two purine nucleotide monophosphates?_____

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

The minimum fragment necessary for biologic activity of cholecystokinin (CCK) is the _____

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

Glucokinase is characterized by a _____ Vmax relative to hexokinase

CO2 binds to hemoglobin at the N-terminus of _____ (heme or globin)

A strong acid (e.g. HCl) has a _____ pK than a weak acid

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