With glycogen storage disease type V, the enzyme ______________ is defective or absent.   a. Glycogenolase   b. Amylase   c. Glucose-1-phosphatase   d. Myophosphorylase   e. Glycogenase

Q: Insulin stimulates fatty acid synthesis by activating the acetyl CoA carboxylase a. True b. False

A: The excess consumption of amino acids and carbohydrates will be converted to fatty acids and will be…

Q: All of the following are glycogen-storage disorders except, A. Her's Disease B. Tarui's Disease C.…

A: Glycogen storage disorder occur due to defective metabolism of glycogen in which glycogen is stored…

Q: Since in this patient pyruvate kinase is abnormal not only is less pyruvate made but intermediates…

A: Pyruvate kinase is a glycolytic enzyme that catalyzes the transition of phosphoenolpyruvate to…

Q: Do coenzymes exist for these enzymes if so what could they be? a. pyruvate kinase…

A: Nonprotein components that facilitate the functioning of an enzyme are referred to as coenzymes.…

Q: Inhibition of which enzyme/enzymes would inhibit the conversion of arachidonic acid to…

A: Answer: Introduction: Arachidonic acid is a fatty acid and a precursor in the production of…

Q: The general structure of all amino acids is the same, except; c. Lysine d. Glycine a. Proline b.…

A: Amino acids are important biomolecules. The amino acids form peptide bonds to form proteins. Apart…

Q: Pyruvic acid fermentation, which produces lactic acid, occurs A. aerobically B. anaerobically C.…

A: Introduction:- Pyruvic acid is used by some bacteria to create lactic acid. Animal muscle cells…

Q: A 30 year old man who has type I diabetes mellitus with a blood glucose of 340 mg. One hour after…

A: Insulin: It is a peptide hormone secreted from the pancreas β-cells islets of Langerhans. It is…

Q: Glucose is irst converted into __________ during glycolysis: a. Acetyl CoA b. Pyruvic acid c. ATP d.…

A: Glucose is the nutrient molecule. It is a part of carbohydrate molecule and it must be oxidized to…

Q: Joe is an expert in endocrinology. He is interested in the factors that *block* cellular metabolism…

A: Uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria inhibit the coupling between the electron…

Q: READ THIS TEXT TO ANSWER THE QUESTION: A student drinks 3 bottles of arizona ice tea everyday during…

A: Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in developed countries. It causes other morbidities…

Q: CHOOSE THE CORRECT LETTER Lactate produces pyruvate through anaerobic gluconeogenesis. Lactate is…

A: Lactate is the end product of anaerobic respiration in human body. Lactate is produced in muscles…

Q: Select the correct answer to fill in the blank. If glucose was no longer available, Glycolysis would…

A: Pyruvate processing is conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA. Acetyl CoA is a molecule that is…

Q: During β-oxidation, the carbon backbone of fatty acids is converted into ________. A. pyruvate   B.…

A: Fatty acids are converted into acetyl CoA molecules during a biochemical process called oxidation.…

Q: Acetyl CoA is generated from ________. A. oxaloacetate B. pyruvic acid C. citric acid D. water

A: The citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle or the tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA), is a…

Q: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has been linked to a diet high in sugar. Explain?

A: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition characterized by the accumulation of fat in…

Q: If an individual has impaired respiratory function, as occurs with emphysema, you would expect all…

A: The process of oxidation of organic compounds in a stepwise manner for the liberation of chemical…

Q: Which of the following processes can decrease blood glucose levels?   A. glycogenesis B.…

A: Glucose is the simple sugar which undergo oxidation to give energy in the form of ATP. Glucose in…

Q: Which enzyme is used for catalyzing the phosphorylation of glucose as well as the phosphorylation of…

A: Cellular respiration is a phenomenon in which glucose is used and of liberation of ATP takes place .…

Q: The following enzymes belong to the same class of enzymes, except for A. Chymotrypsin B. Thrombin C.…

A: Enzymes are chemical substances which speed up the reaction process. There are many classes of…

Q: ince in this patient, pyruvate kinase is abnormal not only is less pyruvate made but intermediates…

A: Introduction:  Pyruvate kinase is the last enzymatic reaction in the glycolysis pathway. It is…

Q: 7. Most of the ATP made during cellular respiration is generated by: glycolysis oxidative…

A: Cellular respiration is a collection of three metabolic pathways that generate ATP the energy…

Q: Which of the following would contribute to “glycogen sparing/preservation” during prolonged…

A: Introduction Animals, fungi, and bacteria all use the multibranched polysaccharide of glucose known…

Q: Muscle glycogen stores would be broken down during an exercise bout lasting several hours because…

A: Muscles are in the form of contractile fibers varying in lengths and form muscular tissue. They…

Q: .. An adolescent male patient presented with pain in the calf muscles on exercise. On biopsy, an…

A: The given clinical scenario is  suggestive  of McArdle's disease. In this disease ,the muscle cells…

Q: People with type 2 diabetes have cells that do not respond to insulin, explain the problem this…

A: Type 2 diabetes is an impairment in which  body uses glucose as a fuel. Long term usage cause much…

Q: For an individual whose liver is regulated to have gluconeogenesis on and glycolysis off, when…

A: Gluconeogenesis is the pathway which synthesize glucose molecules from non-carbohydrate sources such…

Q: CHOOSE THE CORRECT LETTER 1.What is the product of glucose metabolism in skeletal muscles in…

A: - Glucose metabolism in aerobic conditions yield Pyruvate at the end. - Then if there are anaerobic…

Q: During periods of stress or fasting, blood glucose levels fall. In response, fatty acids are…

A: Glucose is considered as the source of energy in cellular metabolism. It helps to produce energy,…

Q: A patient who has been drinking large amounts of alcohol for long periods of time shows thefollowing…

A: The patient has been consuming large amounts alcohol for a long time. He or she is showing signs of…

Q: true about glycolysis is-- a. occurs in mitochondria b. complete breakdown of glucose C. conversion…

A: Glycolysis also known as Embden Meyerhof pathway is the catabolic pathway that causes breakdown of…

Q: What is considered as the principal enzyme for the regulation of glycogenesis?

A: The principle enzyme for the regulation of glycogenesis is -  c. GLYCOGEN SYNTHASE.

Q: The enzyme that decarboxylates pyruvate before it gets converted to Acetyl CoA is  a. Pyruvate…

A: Citric acid cycle is a metabolic pathway that converts carbon atoms to CO2 and, in doing so,…