BIOL 0280 Midterm: Exam3 2011 key
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Enter legible banner id: b 0 0 __ __ __ __ __ __ Make sure that your banner id is on every page. This is the only way we have of matching you with your exam after grading it. Unless otherwise indicated, there is only one correct answer for each multiple-choice question. Points are indicated by the question within brackets []. There are no calculators or other electronic devices needed or allowed on this exam. Also all hats must be removed during the exam. Banner id b 0 0 __ __ __ __ __ _: [2 points] the key reaction in the synthesis of biological amines is the decarboxylation of amino acids. Name the corresponding amino acid precursor for the molecule shown above: [3 points] difluoromethylornithine (dfmo) is an inhibitor of the enzyme _ornithine decarboxylase___, which is involved in the synthesis of the polyamines __spermine______ and. ____spermidine_______: [2 points] degradation of heme by the enzyme _______heme oxygenase________ yields.
