Metabolism — Flashcards

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

What non-volatile acid may be elevated with ethylene glycol ingestion? _____

Where in the cell does conversion of alcohol -> acetaldehyde take place? _____

Wilson disease results in lack of copper transport into _____ and lack of incorporation into ceruloplasmin

Homogentisic acid (from tyrosine) may be converted to _____ via the enzyme homogentisate oxidase

What mitochondrial enzyme reduces superoxide (O2-) to H2O2? _____

_____ is an insectiside that inhibits complex I of the ETC

Effect of diabetes on hepatic glycolysis: _____ deficiency - No PFK-2 activity due to lack of insulin - No glucose trapping in liver leads to elevated blood glucose (hyperglycemia)

O2- is converted to _____ by the enzyme superoxide dismutase (oxidative burst)

What form of hemoglobin protects against sickling in sickle cell anemia? _____