Generally, Purines and Pyrimidines Are Not Synthesized De Novo but Rather

question 26

True/False

Generally, purines and pyrimidines are not synthesized de novo but rather obtained through salvage pathways to recycle them from food because de novo synthesis has a high energy cost.

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Definitions:

Sensory Neurons

Sensory neurons are nerve cells that transmit sensory information (e.g., touch, sound, vision) from the body's periphery to the central nervous system.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for converting signals from the brain or spinal cord to action by muscles or glands.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body through the control of muscles.

Voluntary Muscles

Muscles that can be consciously controlled, such as those involved in moving arms or legs.