When Amino Acids Are Deaminated,the Immediate Products Are Ammonia and Often

question 136

Multiple Choice

When amino acids are deaminated,the immediate products are ammonia and often a

• A)uric acid.
• B)keto acid.
• C)folic acid.
• D)gluco acid.

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic Rate

The amount of energy expended by a body at rest in a neutral environment, necessary to maintain basic bodily functions.

Appetite-Enhancing Center

A region in the brain, often associated with the hypothalamus, that stimulates the desire to eat.

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.

PYY

A hormone, short for Peptide YY, produced in the gut in response to eating and is associated with reducing appetite and inhibiting food intake.