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:

Primary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions that serve as the basic building blocks of sensorimotor intelligence in infants, according to Piaget.

Reflex Schemas

These are innate, automatic responses to specific stimuli that are observable in newborns, forming the basis for later complex behaviors.

Inhibit Action

The process of restraining or hindering oneself or others from taking certain actions.

Body Proportions

The relative measurements and distribution of body parts, which change significantly with age, especially during growth spurts.