Which Amino Acid Produced by Transamination of Pyruvate with Glutamic

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which amino acid produced by transamination of pyruvate with glutamic acid provides a disposal route for nitrogen produced from the catabolism of muscle amino acids?

• A) histidine
• B) tyrosine
• C) tryptophan
• D) alanine

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Definitions:

Glomerular Filtrate

The fluid that is filtered from the blood into the Bowman's capsule in the kidneys.

Cleared Urea

A measure of kidney function that indicates the rate at which urea, a waste product, is removed from the blood.

Glomerular Filtration Rate

A measure of the filtering capacity of the kidneys, indicating how much blood can be filtered by the glomeruli per unit of time.

Inulin

A type of soluble fiber found in various plants, used as a food additive and for medical tests of kidney function.