What is the primary function of glutamine synthetase in the biosynthesis process?
Glutamine Synthetase Allosteric Regulation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To convert ATP to ADP
To convert glutamine to glutamate
To convert ammonia to nitrate
To convert glutamate to glutamine
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following molecules is NOT an allosteric inhibitor of glutamine synthetase?
CTP
Adenosine monophosphate
Tryptophan
Glutamate
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which amino acids can indirectly inhibit glutamine synthetase?
Glycine and alanine
Lysine and arginine
Serine and threonine
Valine and leucine
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to regulate the activity of glutamine synthetase?
To maintain safe levels of ammonia
To enhance the synthesis of proteins
To increase the production of glutamate
To prevent the depletion of ATP
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What happens if glutamine synthetase is too active?
Ammonia levels decrease to dangerous levels
ATP is not consumed efficiently
Glutamine levels decrease significantly
Ammonia levels increase to toxic levels
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