AMINO ACID METABOLISM

Question 1

The urea cycle occurs in the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 2

The urea cycle helps remove toxic ammonia from the body.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 3

ATP is not required for the urea cycle.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 4

Ornithine is a key intermediate that is regenerated in the urea cycle.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 5

What is the main purpose of the urea cycle?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 6

Which process removes the amino group from an amino acid?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 7

Which of the following is a product of amino acid catabolism?

Accepted Answer

0

Question 8

What is the fate of excess nitrogen from amino acids?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 9

What is the major organ responsible for amino acid metabolism?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 10

Which amino acid is a key nitrogen donor in biosynthesis reactions?

Accepted Answer

0

Question 11

What is the fate of the carbon skeleton of amino acids after deamination?
Answer: ________ production.

Accepted Answer

energy

Accepted Answer

ATP