Metabolism — Flashcards

Compared to disorders of galactose metabolism, disorders of fructose metabolism are more _____ (severity)

Which lysosomal storage disease is the most common?_____

Mutations of Ras that alter the _____ binding site prolong the activated state of Ras

S-adenosylhomocysteine breaks down into adenosine and _____

Malignant carcinoid syndrome is characterized by increased metabolism of the amino acid _____

In addition to phenylalanine hydroxylase deficiency (classic PKU), Malignant phenylketonuria is most commonly caused by a _____ deficiency

Extra- and intravascular hemolysis may present with increased _____ in the urine, which results from increased conjugated bilirubin

Catecholamine synthesis begins with transport of the amino acid _____ into the nerve terminal

Which vitamin is important for synthesis of nitrogenous bases in DNA and RNA?_____

_____ deficiency is the most common cause of congenital adrenal hyperplasia