Pathway Overview and Reactions – Part 1
About the Lecture
The lecture Pathway Overview and Reactions – Part 1 by Kevin Ahern, PhD is from the course Carbohydrate Metabolism.
Included Quiz Questions
Deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase can result in which of the following?
- Anemia
- Anaphylaxis
- Cachexia
- Increased susceptibility to malarial parasites
- Malnutrition
Which statement regarding the reaction catalyzed by glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase is true?
- It is the rate-limiting step of the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP).
- It produces NADP.
- It makes an individual more susceptible to malaria when deficient.
- It is the rate-limiting step of the citric acid cycle.
- It produces Acetyl-CoA.
Which statement regarding the reaction catalyzed by 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase is true?
- It is the only decarboxylation of the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP).
- It produces NADP.
- It is readily reversible.
- It produces ATP.
- Its deficiency is inherited in an x-linked pattern.
Which statement regarding ribose-5-phosphate isomerase is true?
- It catalyzes the formation of ribose-5-phosphate.
- It catalyzes a reverse reaction important for protein metabolism.
- It produces NADPH.
- It is involved in the synthesis of NAD.
- The enzyme plays an essential role in lipid metabolism.
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Author of lecture Pathway Overview and Reactions – Part 1
Kevin Ahern, PhD
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not explned wel as the topic is difficult and you made it a lot much boring
Great professor, great explanations. This video was like a summary of important parts.
