Metabolism — Flashcards

Which bidirectional insulin-independent transporter is found in the beta-islet cells, liver, kidney, and small intestine?_____

A _____ enzyme adds inorganic phosphate onto a substrate without using ATP

What is the primary role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)? _____

Which cellular organelle is responsible for catabolism of branched-chain fatty acids, amino acids, and ethanol?_____

What does the carrier molecule biotin carry in its activated form? _____

_____ is the enzyme responsible for oxidation and organification of iodide.

_____ facilitate dissociation of GDP so that GTP can bind more rapidly, increasing the rate of G protein activation

Factor X of the coagulation cascade may be activated by factor _____ (extrinsic pathway)

Homocystinuria is usually caused by _____ deficiencies

What is the most common cause of oxidative stress in patients with G6PD deficiency?_____