This produces reduced nad and fad
b.Dietary deficiencies in pyridoxine and related metabolites can induce a number of symptoms, including those that appear to be related to derangements in serotonin metabolism. What enzyme could be affected by a deficiency of vitamin B6?
c.What effect does aspirin have on tryptophan metabolism in brain cells?
d.Suggest a dietary treatment for this patient and explain the biochemical rationale for this diet.
3.Mature erythrocytes(red blood cells) metabolize glucose at a high rate. In response to the increased availability of glucose, erythrocytes generate lactate and also evolve carbon dioxide.
5.Animals cannot synthesize glucose from even-numbered fatty acids, which make up the bulk of fatty acids in their diet.
a.How can odd-numbered fatty acids be used for the net synthesis of glucose in animals?