Metabolism — Flashcards

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome may present with orange "sand" _____ crystals in the diaper of an infant

Which monosaccharide(s) are absorbed from the intestine by GLUT-5?_____

Unconjugated bilirubin travels in the blood bound to _____

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

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

Where in the cell does conversion of oxaloacetate -> PEP take place?_____

Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency is characterized by _____ serum alanine starting at infancy

Free radicals may be eliminated via _____ (e.g. reduced glutathione and vitamins A, C, and E)

Albinism is usually due to decreased _____ activity or defective tyrosine transport

What vitamin is derived from the amino acid tryptophan?_____