Quiz on Amino Acid Metabolism

What type of amino acids have nonpolar R groups?

• Positively charged amino acids

• Negatively charged amino acids

• Polar amino acids

• Hydrophobic amino acids

Which amino acids are classified as BCAAs?

• Alanine, aspartate, and glutamate

• Serine, threonine, and cysteine

• Valine, leucine, and isoleucine

• Methionine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan

What is the process called that builds molecules the body needs?

• Catabolism

• Anabolism

• Metabolism

• Hydrolysis

Which hormone is NOT mentioned as involved in amino acid anabolism?

• Estrogen

• Cortisol

• Insulin

• Growth hormone

What is the primary site for amino acid anabolism?

• Kidney

• Muscle

• Pancreas

• Liver

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

• Transamination

• Hydrolysis

• Condensation

• Polymerization

What is the role of aminotransferase in amino acid metabolism?

• Transfers amino groups

• Breaks down glucose

• Synthesizes proteins

• Removes nitrogen

Which amino acids are considered ketogenic?

• Methionine and cysteine

• Serine and threonine

• Alanine and aspartate

• Leucine and lysine

What is the function of the urea cycle?

• To store amino acids

• To eliminate excess nitrogen

• To synthesize glucose

• To produce energy

Which enzyme is key for urea synthesis?

• Aminotransferase

• Glutamine synthetase

• Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase

• Glutamate dehydrogenase