09-18-2006, 04:49 PM
A bodybuilder has recently begun a high-protein diet consisting of large amounts of raw eggs and protein shakes. He now complains of hair loss, a dry, scaly scalp, and widespread, scaly skin lesions. His symptoms are relieved when his primary care physician asks him to reduce his consumption of raw eggs. Which of the following biochemical reactions was impaired in this individual?
A. Oxaloacetate → citrate
B. Oxaloacetate → phosphoenolpyruvate
C. Pyruvate → acetyl CoA
D. Pyruvate → lactate
E. Pyruvate → oxaloacetate
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A. Oxaloacetate → citrate
B. Oxaloacetate → phosphoenolpyruvate
C. Pyruvate → acetyl CoA
D. Pyruvate → lactate
E. Pyruvate → oxaloacetate
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