Nitrogen Balance — Flashcards

#1

Pyruvate is converted to _____ via the enzyme alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (Cahill cycle)

#2

Urea has two nitrogen molecules, one from _____ and one from aspartate

#3

The amount of _____ excreted in the urine is directly proportional to muscle mass

#4

_____ cleaves the amino acid arginine into citrulline and nitric oxide

#5

In the muscle, amino acids transfer their NH3 group to _____, forming glutamate and -ketoacids

#6

In the first step of the urea cycle, CO2 and NH4+ are combined to form _____ via the enzyme carbamoyl phosphate synthetase I (requires 2 ATP)

#7

pulses are deficient in _____ amino acids

#8

cereals are deficient in _____ amino acids

#9

taurine amino acid is essential for _____

#10

breast milk is rich in _____ essential amino acids

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