Nitrogen Metabolism Flashcards
(6 cards)
0
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What are essential amino acids
A
Amino acids we cannot synthesize and must get from diet
1
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What are non essential amino acids
A
Amino acids we can synthesize
2
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Alpha-ketoglutarate + NH3 =
A
Glutamate
3
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Glutamate + NH3 =
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Glutamine
4
Q
Pyruvate + NH3 =
A
Alanine
5
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Oxaloacetate + NH3 =
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Aspartate