Metabolism — Flashcards

Which amino acids (3) are characterized by branched side chains?_____

Can reversible competitive inhibitors be overcome by increasing the substrate concentration, [S]?_____

Phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate (PRPP) is converted to 5-phosphoribosylamine via the enzyme _____ (purine synthesis)

dUDP is converted to _____ (pyrimidine synthesis)

What % of transferrin molecules are normally bound by iron? _____

The "-in" suffix (e.g. stercobilin) indicates a _____ compound (colored or colorless)

H2O2 may be neutralized by _____ glutathione (an antioxidant)

Vitamin B7 (biotin) is a cofactor for the enzyme _____ (gluconeogenesis)

Cori disease presents as a milder form of Von Gierke with _____ blood lactate levels

Conversion of succinate into fumarate produces a molecule of _____