Metabolism — Flashcards

Granulomatous diseases are associated with _____, due to increased 1-hydroxylase in epithelioid histiocytes

The amino acid _____ is essential for rapidly dividing tumor cells

In total, the TCA cycle produces _____ NADH per acetyl-CoA

Collagenase requires _____ as a cofactor

Vitamin _____ is essential for normal differentiation of epithelial cells into specialized tissue (e.g. pancreatic cells, mucus secreting cells)

One non-volatile acid is _____ acid, which is generated from metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids (protein)

Which coagulation factors (4) have decreased activity due to vitamin K deficiency? _____

A _____ enzyme catalyzes transfer of a phosphate group from a high-energy molecule (e.g. ATP) to a substrate

Which form of C3 convertase is produced via the alternative complement pathway? _____

The urinary cyanide-nitroprusside test is diagnostic for which renal disease? _____