August 2022

Question Of The Week-aggressive behavior, hyperactivity, and loss of language skills

A 6-year-old boy is seen by a pediatrician because his parents are concerned about his aggressive behavior, hyperactivity, and loss of language skills. He has recently become increasingly unsteady on his feet and has experienced a recent seizure. In addition, slight facial feature coarsening is noted. In which of the following processes is this child […]

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Biochemistry-Practice Questions (Problem-based multiple choice questions)

Biochemistry-Practice Questions (Problem-based multiple choice questions) 1)- Several complexes in the electron transport chain contain non-heme iron. The iron in these complexes is bound tightly to which of the following amino acids? a) Serine b) Tyrosine c) Cysteine d) Methionine e) Glutamine 2)- A 27 –year-old female with epilepsy has been taking Phenytoin to control

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Nonessential in normal health but essential amino acid under conditions of enhanced growth or surgical recovery

Case details An 8-year-old child requires surgical intervention and substantial recovery time in the hospital. Therefore, a nutritionist recommends a specific dietary plan. The plan includes a protein-rich diet with the special supplementation of an amino acid that is typically considered nonessential but becomes an essential amino acid under enhanced growth or surgical recovery conditions.

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