Category: D

Enzymes that catalyze the removal of a molecule of water from a carbon chain. These enzymes frequently require pyridoxine as a coenzyme.  

To reduce large molecules to smaller ones.  

A food preparation method consisting of immersing the food totally in hot fat. This method may result in the formation of small amounts of stable peroxides.  

An enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a carboxyl group from a carbon chain. An enzyme that catalyzes the release of carbon dioxide form compounds such as amino acids.  

The enzymatic removal of side chains from a branched polymer such as glycogen.  

An enzyme which catalyzes the removal of an amino group from a carbon chain. An enzyme that causes the removal of an amino group from organic compounds.  

The energy of food after the costs (and losses) of digestion are subtracted.  

Early morning hyperglycemia thought to result from decreased sensitivity to insulin. A marked increase in insulin requirements between 6 A.M. and 9 A.M. as compared with the midnight to 6 A.M. period. The increased dose of insulin required during this period is in contrast to the Somogyi phenomenon, which is managed by decreasing insulin during…

A drug that can stimulate hematopoiesis and is therefore useful in combating anemia.  

A low molecular weight heparin that is useful as an anticoagulant.