Metabolism — Flashcards

HGPRT deficiency (Lesch-Nyhan syndrome) results in _____ de novo purine synthesis

Alkaptonuria is associated with bluish-black connective tissue and sclerae, which is termed _____

RBCs are normally exposed to oxidative stress, especially by _____

Treatment of maple syrup urine disease includes high-dose _____ supplementation

Which amino acid is the precursor to nitric oxide? _____

The passage of electrons in the ETC results in the formation of a _____ gradient across the mitochondrial inner membrane

How many molecules of acetyl CoA are produced from a single ketone body? _____

Can red blood cells use ketones for energy? Why? _____

Vitamin B3 (niacin) is involved in many _____ reactions

The protoporphyrin (from heme) within macrophages that have consumed RBCs is broken down into _____