Chapter 69: Protein Metabolism

Chapter 69: Protein Metabolism

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1. Which of the following best describes the source of the carbon skeleton for synthesizing non-essential amino acids?
2. Glutamate
3. Acetyl coenzyme A
4. Carbohydrates
5. Essential amino acids

ANS: C

2. The use of proteins for energy begins with which of the following processes?
   1. Deamination
   2. Hydroxylation
   3. Oxidation
   4. Polymerization
   5. Reduction

ANS: A

3. A 56-year-old woman with chronic liver disease is brought to the physician because of confusion, a depressed level of consciousness, personality changes, and intellectual impairment. Laboratory tests support a diagnosis that the woman is suffering from liver encephalopathy. Which of the following blood factors is the most likely cause of this condition?
4. Ammonia
5. Ammonium
6. Arginine
7. Citrulline
8. Ornithine
9. Urea

ANS: A

4. Which of the following substances best describes deaminated alanine?
5. Acetoacetic acid
6. Acetyl coenzyme A
7. Glucose
8. Lactic acid
9. Pyruvic acid
10. Urea

ANS: E