Nitrogen Flashcards
1
Q
Main nitrogen containing molecules of the body
A
Amino acids
Ammonia
Urea
2
Q
Protein digestion
A
Gastric
Pancreatic
Intestinal
3
Q
Role of glutamate in transfer of nitrogen between amino acids
A
Only amino acid that can obtain its nitrogen from ammonia
Others obtain it from pre-existing amino acids through transaminase reactions
4
Q
Nitrogen transport from the plasma to the liver
A
Transferred using glutamine and alanine
