Metabolism exam 3 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What do Carbohydrates, Protein and Lipids have in common?
A
made up of Carbons Hydrogens and Oxygens
2
Q
Other than carbons hydrogens and oxygen what other molecules do protein (amino acids) have?
A
Nitrogens
3
Q
What do free ammonia (NH3) in protein become in body?
A
Become Ammonium ion (NH4) which is a weak base and build up can be toxic
4
Q
How do you deal with build up of toxic Ammonium ions?
A
Urea Cycle
5
Q
What does Ammonia get converted to in Urea Cycle and where is it excreted?
A
Urea, in the kidneys
6
Q
What do you use amino acids (nitrogens) in proteins?
A
to create tissue proteins
7
Q
What are
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