Metabolism — Flashcards

How much energy (kcal) can be produced from 1g of alcohol? _____

If O2 accepts three electrons, it forms _____

Mutation of the frataxin gene in Friedreich ataxia leads to impairment of _____ function

Which nutrients (glucose, amino acids, fatty acids) stimulate release of somatostatins?_____

Melanocytes synthesize melanin using the amino acid _____ as a precursor molecule

Thiamine pyrophosphate (B1) is a cofactor for the enzyme _____ (amino acid metabolism)

What are the blood concentration levels of amino acids and fatty acids in a diabetes mellitus patient? _____

Which insulin-independent transporter is found in the brain and placenta only?_____

Glucocorticoids stimulate _____ by the liver, which may cause hyperglycemia

Dephosphorylation of glycogen synthase causes enzyme _____ (activation/inactivation)