Amino Acid Metabolism

What is the process by which amino acids are broken down to produce energy?

• amino acid synthesis

• protein catabolism

• protein synthesis

• amino acid anabolism

Which enzyme is responsible for converting amino acids into their corresponding keto acids?

• decarboxylase

• amylase

• transaminase

• lipase

What is the primary site of amino acid metabolism in the human body?

• stomach

• kidney

• heart

• liver

Which of the following is an essential amino acid?

• glycine

• alanine

• proline

• tryptophan

What is the term for the process of converting excess amino acids into glucose?

• glycolysis

• lipogenesis

• gluconeogenesis

• ketogenesis

Which vitamin is required for the conversion of tryptophan to niacin?

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin B6

• Vitamin C

What is the term for the process of converting amino acids into proteins?

• transcription

• replication

• translation

• mutation

Which of the following is a condition caused by a deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase?

• phenylalanine deficiency

• hydroxylase deficiency

• phenylketonuria deficiency

• phenylketonuria

What is the term for the process of converting amino acids into fatty acids?

• glycolysis

• lipolysis

• lipogenesis

• gluconeogenesis

Which of the following is a non-essential amino acid?

• Glycine

• Leucine

• Valine

• Alanine