Metabolism — Flashcards

Regeneration of 11-cis retinal (from all-trans retinal) requires vitamin _____

Conversion of galactose into galactose-1-phosphate requires a molecule of _____

Conversion of arginine to nitric oxide requires _____ as a cofactor.

What percent of total Ca2+ in the blood is complexed to anions (e.g. sulfate, citrate, phosphate)?_____

What mediterranean food may be a source of oxidative stress in patients with G6PD deficiency? _____

Which amino acid is the precursor to serotonin and niacin? _____

Glucocorticoids increase _____ in muscle and decrease protein synthesis, thereby providing more amino acids to the liver for gluconeogenesis

Collagen Synthesis: After hydroxylation and glycosylation, hydrogen and disulfide bonds help form a _____ of collagen chains (procollagen)

The "-ogen" suffix (e.g. urobilinogen) indicates a _____ compound (colored or colorless)

What salivary enzyme begins the initial digestion of carbohydrates? _____