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Biochemistry Miscellaneous (Bio-Chemistry) 03e558c2

In Glycinuria, glycine is excreted as

A
Urea
B
Glutathione
C
Formate
D
Oxalate
High-Yield Explanation
(D) Oxalate # Diseases associated with glycine metabolism: are 1. Glycinuria and 2. Primary hyperoxaluria> In Glycinuria there is excessive urinary excretion of glycine with a tendency to form oxalate renal stones. This disease is inborn and very rare.> Primary hyperoxaluria is a metabolic disease characterized biochemically by a continuous and high excretion of oxalate in urine, the excess oxalate probably coming from glycine.> There is recurrent infection of the urinary tract.> In vitamin B6 deficiency also, increased quantities of oxalate are excreted

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