Biochemistry › Protein Catabolism
The urea cycle is vital to the excretion of ammonia, a harmful byproduct of amino acid breakdown.
What enzyme in the urea cycle converts L-ornithine to L-citrulline?
The urea cycle is vital to the excretion of ammonia, a harmful byproduct of amino acid breakdown.
What enzyme in the urea cycle converts L-ornithine to L-citrulline?
The enzyme responsible for the reaction that produces ammonia during amino acid deamination is ___________.
The first step in the metabolism of most amino acids is the removal of the amino group by aminotransferases. What is the product of this reaction?
The first step in the metabolism of most amino acids is the removal of the amino group by aminotransferases. What is the product of this reaction?
The enzyme responsible for the reaction that produces ammonia during amino acid deamination is ___________.
What is the purpose of the urea cycle?
What is the purpose of the urea cycle?
Where does the urea cycle occur?
How is most of the ammonium waste removed from the body?