Module 7.5: Non-protein Amino Acids & Amines

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7.5 Non-protein AA & Amines — Test 1

Q1. Which of the following is the precursor for adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine?✓ Tyrosine

Q2. Epinephrine is synthesized from which amino acid?✓ Tyrosine

Q3. Noradrenaline (norepinephrine) is converted to adrenaline (epinephrine) by:✓ N-methylation

Q4. The precursor amino acid for serotonin is:✓ Tryptophan

Q5. Glutathione is a:✓ Tripeptide

Q6. Glutathione is a:✓ Tripeptide

Q7. 'ROS' (reactive oxygen species) does NOT include:✓ Dihydrogen phosphate (H₂PO₄)

Q8. The function of reduced glutathione in red blood cells is to:✓ Reduce oxidizing agents such as H₂O₂

Q9. A small protein that acts as an electron carrier is:✓ Thioredoxin

Q10. δ-Aminolevulinic acid (ALA), the first product of porphyrin synthesis, is synthesized from:✓ Glycine and succinyl-CoA

Q11. The precursor for the biosynthesis of heme is:✓ Glycine