Questions from Organic Chemistry


Q: Write a chemical equation for the transfer of an amino group from

Write a chemical equation for the transfer of an amino group from alanine to a-ketoglutarate, catalyzed by a transaminase.

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Q: What biochemical reaction is catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase?

What biochemical reaction is catalyzed by glutamate dehydrogenase?

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Q: What is the difference between denaturation and coagulation?

What is the difference between denaturation and coagulation?

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Q: What is the role of vitamin B6 in transamination?

What is the role of vitamin B6 in transamination?

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Q: How are enzymes used in medical treatment? Provide an example.

How are enzymes used in medical treatment? Provide an example.

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Q: What is hyperammonemia? How are mild forms of this disease treated

What is hyperammonemia? How are mild forms of this disease treated?

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Q: What is the energy source used for the urea cycle?

What is the energy source used for the urea cycle?

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Q: Why must dietary lipids be processed before enzymatic digestion can be effective

Why must dietary lipids be processed before enzymatic digestion can be effective?

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Q: Cloudy urine can be a symptom of a bladder infection. Classify

Cloudy urine can be a symptom of a bladder infection. Classify this urine as a pure substance, a homogeneous mixture, or a heterogeneous mixture.

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Q: What is the cause of the characteristic “acetone breath” that

What is the cause of the characteristic “acetone breath” that is associated with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?

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