IMPORTANT QUESTIONS - AMINO ACID METABOLISM

LAQ:

1. Describe urea cycle. Also mention energetics and its regulation.
2. Describe the catabolism of  amino acids.

SAQ:

1. Explain transamination reaction giving example. Also give it's clinical significance.
2. Explain deamination (oxidative and non oxidative) reaction giving example. 
3. Explain transdeamination reaction giving example.
4. What are the various methods of disposal of ammonia.
5. Explain the role of glutamine in disposal of ammonia.
6. Describe some of the disorders related to urea cycle.

OTHER IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR MBBS STUDENTS
1. Describe glycine metabolism.(SAQ)
2. What is the metabolic fate of glycine. (SAQ)
3. Explain hyperoxaluria.(SAQ)
4. Describe the activation of methionine.(SAQ)
5. Explain the significance of transmethylation reaction.(SAQ)
6. Describe homocystinuria.(SAQ)
7. Describe synthesis of NO. Also mention the physiological role of NO.(SAQ)
8. Describe maple syrup urine disease.(SAQ)
9. Describe catabolism of phenylalanine.(SAQ)
10. Which are the important products formed from tyrosine.(SAQ)
11. Describe phenylketonuria.(SAQ)
12. Describe alkaptonuria. (SAQ)
13. Describe albinism.(SAQ)
14. Describe the formation of serotonin. (SAQ)