MCAT Question of the Day


  • Q:

    Cadaverine is a putrid-smelling compound produced as a byproduct of lysine metabolism. Which of the following individuals is likely producing the largest quantities of cadaverine?

     

    A

    athlete at the beginning of a long-distance run

    B

    emaciated resident of a region during a famine

    C

    individual on a high-fat, low protein diet

    D

    adolescent in puberty



    Metabolism of Fatty Acids and Proteins |
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