How Can the Body Easily Adjust the Relative Levels of Some

question 55

Multiple Choice

How can the body easily adjust the relative levels of some amino acids using aminotransferases?

• A) Add ATP to the cell to produce more amino acids.
• B) Use common intermediates to interconvert between amino acids.
• C) Phosphorylate the amino acids to prevent them from being used.
• D) Remove NADH from the cell to produce more amino acids.

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Definitions:

C3-C4 Bond

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Newman Projection

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Combustion

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