The Enzyme Phosphopentose Isomerase Is Characterized by All the Following

question 43

Multiple Choice

The enzyme phosphopentose isomerase is characterized by all the following except

• A) it catalyzes the interconversion of ribose-5-phosphate and ribulose-5-phosphate
• B) there is no requirement for ATP
• C) it converts a ketose to an aldose
• D) it catalyzes an inversion of configuration at carbon-3

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in decision making, planning, personality expression, and moderating social behavior.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in emotions, emotional behavior, and motivation, particularly in fear and pleasure responses.

Nerve Growth Factor

A protein essential for the growth, maintenance, and survival of certain neurons, playing a crucial role in the development and regeneration of the nervous system.

Dendritic Growth

The process by which neurons grow dendrites, the branch-like extensions that enable connections with other neurons for the transmission of information.