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Pyurvate carboxylase is allosterically activated by which of the following compounds? correct answer: acetyl CoA Energy needed to get a reaction started correct answer: activation energy The part of an enzyme or antibody where the chemical reaction occurs. correct answer: active site Growing or metabolizing only in the presence of molecular oxygen correct answer: aerobic respiration A product in allosteric regulation that inhibits an enzyme. correct answer: allosteric inhibitors...

Lotensin ~ Treats high blood pressure. A lower blood pressure can reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. This medicine is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Mr. G is taking Lotensin to lower what? ~ His blood pressure. How would you describe Mr. G's laboratory profile? ~ His waist circumferance exceeds the normal 40 inches by 10 inches. His HDL is at 20 mg/dl which is 20 below the healthy 40 mg/dl. Blood pressure is too high. What would be some obvious behavior cha...

hat is soy protein? ~ What is casein? ~ What is the difference between a saturated fat and an unsaturated fat? ~ What is the difference between a complete protein and an incomplete protein? ~ Is there such a thing as a "sugar high"? Explain your answer. ~ Why would a lack of sleep cause a lack of energy? Why is sleep necessary? ~ What is cholesterol? ~ What is the function of cholesterol in cells?

All humans suffer from hypoascorbemia? (T/F) correct answer: True Which enzymes require folate as a co-substrate? correct answer: Methionine synthetase, MTFR, SHMT Which mineral is an essential factor in the action of glutathione peroxidase (GPX) in the reduction of organic peroxides and hydrogen peroxide? correct answer: Selenium What is a genetic disorder that ultimately results in the excessive accumulation of iron in certain tissues. This disorder affects all iron-requiring enzym...

What are two different iodine deficiency disorders? correct answer: Goiter and Cretinism What are some symptoms of calcium deficiency? correct answer: paresthesias, tetany, and when severe, seizures, encephalopathy, heart failure What is the difference between Menke's and Wilson's Disease? correct answer: Menke's (ATP7A gene) -> copper deficiency Wilson's (ATP7B gene) -> copper accumulation/excess What is the name for the "classic" calcium deficiency syndrome in adults?...