(a)
To write:
The effect on the amount of substrate B formed in the case of impaired synthesis of the enzyme 3 in a metabolic pathway due to genetic disorder.
Introduction:
(b)
To write:
The effect on the amount of substrate C formed in the case of impaired synthesis of the enzyme 3 in a metabolic pathway due to genetic disorder.
Introduction:
Metabolism involves the cellular utilization of the nutrients that are absorbed into the bloodstream. The metabolic processes are related to the synthesis or storage of energy (ATP). These processes involve the breakdown (catabolism) or synthesis (anabolism) and storage of energy.
(c)
To write:
The effect on the amount of the end product formed in the case of impaired synthesis of the enzyme 3 in a metabolic pathway due to genetic disorder.
Introduction:
Metabolism involves the cellular utilization of the nutrients that are absorbed into the bloodstream. The metabolic processes are related to the synthesis or storage of energy (ATP). These processes involve the breakdown (catabolism) or synthesis (anabolism) and storage of energy.
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- The products of a pathway, or the products of specific reactions in the pathway, will often inhibit upstream regulatory enzymes in that pathway. That makes sense - if the products of a pathway are abundant, then the pathway can be shut off to save energy or divert molecules into other pathways. We can use a similar rule of thumb to predict whether a pathway will be active in different biological states. For example, the liver stores glucose (in the form of glycogen), and will release glucose into the bloodstream when blood sugar levels drop. This glucose can come from the synthesis of glucose or breakdown of stored glycogen. This is important for maintaining blood sugar levels. What would you predict is the relationship between blood sugar levels and glycogen phosphorylase enzyme activity? A positive relationship (when blood sugar levels are high, glycogen phosphorylase activity is also high). A negative relationship (when blood sugar levels are high, glycogen phosphorylase activity…arrow_forwardCH₂OH 애 H2COPO 2- ATP OH 1 애 애 어 애 The class of the enzyme catalyzing the reaction shown in this figure is a(n) Choose the one best answer. ligase 매 +ADP 매arrow_forwardUsing lysozyme as an example, what can an enzyme’s structure reveal about its catalytic mechanism?arrow_forward
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