What Is a Possible Outcome to the Urea Cycle If

question 54

Multiple Choice

What is a possible outcome to the urea cycle if the cell is unable to produce enough aspartate?

• A) Flux would be accelerated through the cycle.
• B) There would be a buildup of citrulline.
• C) There would be a buildup of urea.
• D) The cycle would maintain equilibrium.

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Definitions:

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