Which of the following metabolites may be used to produce blood glucose during prolonged fasting?

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Q: List the ketone bodies. Where are they synthesized and where are they used?

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Q: Under anaerobic conditions, the major metabolite produced in the liver for export is which of the…

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Q: Outline the principal events and outcomes of the Krebs cycle.

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Q: Outline the steps involved in the production of malonylCoA from acetyl-CoA.

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Q: Describe the basic metabolism of methanogens.

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Q: What are trans fatty aciods?

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Q: Which one statement below is true about the metabolism of rizatriptan? N N-N ZI rizatriptan MaxaltⓇ…

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Q: What is a likely source of oxaloacetate?

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Q: Which amino acid is an ideal substrate for the oxidative deamination reaction?

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Q: In 2-page worth of words (around 500), discuss CYCLAMATE's regulation, allowable levels, and what…

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Q: Name the glycolytic enzymes that are allostericallyregulated.

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Q: What is the coenzyme of Phosphofructokinase-1?

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Q: a) In the biosynthesis of caffeine, explain the role of the enzymes from E1 upto E6.

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Q: Ketone bodies are used as an alternative source of fuel during starvation. Describe how ketones are…

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Q: Explain the rationale for the production of ketone bodies during starvation.

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Q: What type of substrates are fermented by saccharolyticclostridia? By proteolytic clostridia?

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Q: 16- Which of the following symptoms can occur frequently in infants suffering from medium-chain…

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Q: why are ketones formed during starvation

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Q: Differentiate between hypocotyl and epicotyl.

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Q: Which compounds would accumulate in an individual with beriberi (caused by thiamine deficiency)?

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