Metabolism — Flashcards

What enzyme and cofactor catalyze conversion of dUMP to dTMP? _____

_____ is the key enzyme in the conversion of androgens to estrogen

The Michaelis-Menten constant, Km is defined as the _____ concentration at which rate is equal to _____

In Diabetic Ketoacidosis, _____ accumulate in the serum and are used as fuel in peripheral tissues

Leucine is eventually broken down into _____ via the enzyme branched-chain α-ketoacid dehydrogenase

_____ is a tyrosine-rich protein precursor to thyroid hormone located in the follicular lumen

Acetoacetate may spontaneously be converted to _____, which is expired in the lungs

Is the conversion of glucose-6-P into ribulose-5-P (HMP shunt) a reversible or irreversible reaction? _____

Pepsinogen (inactive) is converted into _____ (active) in the presence of H+

A(n) _____ enzyme removes phosphate from a substrate