Amino acid metabolism — Flashcards

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Ketogenesis occurs in prolonged starvation and ketoacidosis due to the depletion of ________, which is used for gluconeogenesis and thus unavailable for the TCA cycle.

Where in the cell is the carbamoyl phosphate synthetase II enzyme found?_____

Thiamine pyrophosphate (B1) is a cofactor for the enzyme _____ (TCA cycle)

What amino acid becomes essential in patients with phenylketonuria? _____

What vitamin is used as a cofactor for transamination, decarboxylation reactions, and glycogen phosphorylase?_____

Which amino acids (2) are ketogenic? _____

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

During oxidative phosphorylation, how many ATP are produced per FADH2?

Where does oxidative phosphorylation take place?

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Where does the TCA cycle take place?

Amino acid metabolism Flashcards for USMLE

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