Homocystinuria and Methionine Metabolism — Flashcards

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The treatment for propionic acidemia is a low _____ diet that does not include valine, methionine, isoleucine, or threonine

In addition to enzyme deficiencies, homocystinuria may be caused by decreased affinity of _____ for pyridoxal phosphate (B6, active form)

_____ may be converted to cystathionine via the enzyme cystathionine synthase (with B6 as a cofactor)

pulses are deficient in _____ amino acids

Cereals are deficient in _____ amino acids

Taurine is essential for _____ and retinal development in preterm infants.

Breast milk is rich in _____, which are conditionally essential amino acids in neonates.

maize is deficient in _____ amino acids

_____ amino acid is essential for premature children

#10

_____ may be converted to tyrosine via the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (with tetrahydrobiopterin as a cofactor)

Homocystinuria and Methionine Metabolism Flashcards for NEET-PG

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