Metabolism — Flashcards

In males, androgens are converted to _____ by cytochrome P-450 aromatase

_____ deficiency results in buildup of adenosine, which is toxic to lymphocytes; causes SCID

Reduced tetrahydrofolate (methyl-THF) is the _____ form of THF

Unconjugated bilirubin travels in the blood bound to _____

What is the most common porphyria?_____

G proteins have _____ subunits (number of subunits)

What is the only type of carbohydrate that can be absorbed by enterocytes?_____

In red blood cells, lack of NADH impairs the ability to reduce Fe3+ to Fe2+, predisposing to _____

A deficiency in _____ is the most common genetic cause of hyperhomocysteinemia (homocystinuria II)

In the cells of the ileum, the vitamin B12-IF complex dissociates and B12 is bound to _____