Metabolism — Flashcards

In erythrocytes, 10% of glucose is used for the _____

Norepinephrine may be broken down into _____ via the enzyme catechol-O-methyl transferase

Which glycogen storage disease has an increased risk for gout? _____

Which amino acids (2) are ketogenic? _____

Fumarate is converted to _____ via the enzyme fumarase

Does activity of the HMP shunt produce ATP? _____

A _____ enzyme adds a hydroxyl group onto a substrate

Increased phenylalanine (e.g. in PKU) results in excess _____ in the urine

Is the conversion of glucose-6-P into ribulose-5-P (HMP shunt) a reversible or irreversible reaction? _____

Do irreversible competitive inhibitors bind to the active site of the enzyme?_____