Protein Metabolism

The dominant use for the amino acids of the amino acid pool is the synthesis of ____

• protein

• non-protein nitrogen compounds

• non-essential amino acids

• pyruvate for energy production

What is the primary function of non-essential amino acids in the body?

• Energy production

• Building muscle mass

• Supporting immune function

• Regulating hormone levels

Which process utilizes non-protein nitrogen compounds in the body?

• Glycolysis

• Urea cycle

• Photosynthesis

• Krebs cycle

How do essential amino acids differ from non-essential amino acids?

• Essential amino acids can be synthesized by the body

• Non-essential amino acids must be obtained from the diet

• Essential amino acids are only found in animal products

• Non-essential amino acids are more important for muscle growth

Which of the following is the key reactant of transamination reaction?

• an amino acid

• urea

• ammonia

• ammonium ion

What is the role of non-essential amino acids in the body?

• Energy production

• Building muscle mass

• Supporting immune function

• Regulating hormone levels

What is the primary purpose of the amino acid pool in the body?

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Building muscle mass

• Regulating hormone levels

Which metabolic pathway involves the utilization of non-protein nitrogen compounds?

• Glycolysis

• Urea cycle

• Photosynthesis

• Krebs cycle

If aspartate is a reactant in a transamination reaction, one of the products of the reaction must be ______

• alanine

• oxaloacetate

• asparagine

• pyruvate

What is this product during oxidative deamination which is a nitrogen containing substance?

• ammonium ion

• carbamoyl phosphate

• isopentyl pyrophosphate

• FADH2