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Question

Why is the conversion of glutamine to glutamate and then to alpha-ketoglutarate important in the liver mitochondria?

Accepted Answer

It releases ammonium for the urea cycle and provides alpha-ketoglutarate for energy metabolism.

Answer

It synthesizes ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate.

Answer

It inhibits the urea cycle.

Answer

It directly converts glutamine into glucose.