Metabolism — Flashcards

Flashcard 361: In the _____, ethanol may be converted to acetaldehyde via the enzyme catalase

Answer: peroxisome

Flashcard 362: Inside the nerve terminal, tyrosine is converted to _____ via tyrosine hydroxylase

Answer: L-DOPA

Extra: Sketchy Pharmacology: Autonomics (Indirect Sympathomimetics)

Flashcard 363: In the ETC, protons travel down their gradient through the _____ pump, generating ATP and heat

Answer: F0/F1 ATP Synthase

Flashcard 364: Which amino acids have sulfur groups? _____

Answer: Cysteine, Methionine

Flashcard 365: If ΔG for a reaction is _____ than zero, energy must be added for the reaction to occur

Answer: greater

Flashcard 366: Amine hormones include _____ hormones and _____ (epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine)

Answer: thyroid

Flashcard 367: What is the cause of death in a patient that overdosed on an uncoupling agent (e.g. 2,4-DNP)? _____

Answer: Hyperthermia

Flashcard 368: Treatment for pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency includes increased intake of _____ nutrients

Answer: ketogenic

Flashcard 369: What is the level of aldosterone in 17α-hydroxylase deficiency? _____

Answer: Decreased!

Flashcard 370: _____ is a defect in the enzyme propionyl-CoA carboxylase

Answer: Propionic acidemia