Overview of Metabolism
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three parts of the nucleotide structure of ATP?

  • Adenine
  • Ribose
  • Phosphate
  • Deoxyribose (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a form of cellular energy?

  • FADH2
  • ATP
  • NADH
  • NAD+ (correct)

    • Where does gluconeogenesis occur?

  • Mitochondria
  • Cytosol
  • Liver
  • A & B (correct)

    • Which process involves the breakdown of glucose to pyruvate to produce energy?

    <p>Glycolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of lipogenesis?

    <p>To make fatty acids from acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does ketogenesis occur?

    <p>Mitochondria of liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the pentose phosphate shunt?

    <p>To use glucose to make various 5-carbon sugars and NADPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does glycogenolysis occur?

    <p>Cytosol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of beta oxidation?

    <p>To breakdown fatty acyls to acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ketolysis?

    <p>To breakdown ketone bodies to acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is used by the liver to make ketone bodies?

    <p>AcetylCoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathway can feed into the Citric Acid Cycle to produce more energy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Electron Transport Chain located?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Electron Transport Chain?

    <p>To pump H+ to the intermembrane space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of lipolysis?

    <p>To release fatty acids from triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is used by the liver to make glucose through gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Pyruvate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT the end product of the Citric Acid Cycle?

    <p>AcetylCoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ketogenesis?

    <p>To convert acetyl CoA into ketone bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of NADH and FADH2 in the Electron Transport Chain?

    <p>To donate electrons to oxygen to make water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process occurs in the mitochondria and involves the breakdown of citrate to produce energy?

    <p>Citric Acid Cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What molecule is converted to lactate when there is a lack of oxygen?

    <p>Pyruvate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does glycogenolysis primarily occur?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves the conversion of glucose into two pyruvate molecules in the cytosol?

    <p>Glycolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy input required for glycogenesis?

    <p>ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What molecule is broken down through beta oxidation to produce energy?

    <p>Fatty Acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the connection between excess glucose and fatty acid synthesis?

    <p>NADPH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the pentose phosphate shunt?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process involves the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA under aerobic conditions?

    <p>Citric Acid Cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main site of gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme converts pyruvate to oxaloacetate?

    <p>Pyruvate carboxylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic process is UTP involved in?

    <p>Glycogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which co-enzyme is essential for the conversion of G-6-P to pyruvate?

    <p>NAD+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acids are NOT glucogenic?

    <p>Leucine and Lysine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nucleotide Structure of ATP

    • ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) consists of three parts: a nitrogenous base (adenine), a ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups.

    Forms of Cellular Energy

    • Key forms of cellular energy include ATP, NADH, FADH2; substances not typically classified as energy forms may include structural or consumable nutrients.

    Location of Gluconeogenesis

    • Gluconeogenesis primarily occurs in the liver and kidneys, converting non-carbohydrate precursors into glucose.

    Glycolysis Process

    • The breakdown of glucose to pyruvate, producing ATP, occurs during glycolysis, which primarily takes place in the cytosol.

    Purpose of Lipogenesis

    • Lipogenesis serves to convert excess carbohydrates and fats into fatty acids for energy storage as triglycerides.

    Location of Ketogenesis

    • Ketogenesis occurs in the mitochondria of liver cells, where fatty acids are converted into ketone bodies.

    Role of the Pentose Phosphate Shunt

    • The pentose phosphate shunt provides NADPH for biosynthetic reactions and ribose-5-phosphate for nucleotide synthesis.

    Location of Glycogenolysis

    • Glycogenolysis occurs mainly in the liver and muscle tissues, breaking down glycogen into glucose.

    Purpose of Beta Oxidation

    • Beta oxidation breaks down fatty acids into acetyl CoA units for energy production through the Krebs cycle.

    Purpose of Ketolysis

    • Ketolysis breaks down ketone bodies for energy, particularly during periods of low carbohydrate availability.

    Molecule Used for Ketone Body Production

    • Acetyl CoA is the primary molecule used by the liver to synthesize ketone bodies.

    Pathways Feeding into Citric Acid Cycle

    • Glycolysis and beta oxidation are pathways that feed into the Citric Acid Cycle, contributing intermediates for ATP production.

    Location of the Electron Transport Chain

    • The Electron Transport Chain is located in the inner mitochondrial membrane.

    Role of the Electron Transport Chain

    • Its main role is to facilitate the transfer of electrons from NADH and FADH2, generating a proton gradient for ATP synthesis.

    Purpose of Lipolysis

    • Lipolysis converts stored triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol, providing energy during fasting.

    Glucose Precursors in Gluconeogenesis

    • Pyruvate and certain amino acids serve as precursors for glucose synthesis in gluconeogenesis within the liver.

    End Products of the Citric Acid Cycle

    • Key end products include carbon dioxide, electron carriers (NADH, FADH2), and ATP; not all metabolic intermediates are end products.

    Purpose of Ketogenesis

    • Ketogenesis provides an alternative energy source from fatty acids when glucose levels are low, especially during prolonged fasting.

    Role of NADH and FADH2

    • NADH and FADH2 donate electrons to the Electron Transport Chain, leading to ATP generation via oxidative phosphorylation.

    Breakdown of Citrate

    • The process occurring in the mitochondria that involves breaking down citrate for energy is called citrate lyase.

    Conversion of Pyruvate under Anaerobic Conditions

    • In the absence of oxygen, pyruvate is converted to lactate through lactic acid fermentation.

    Primary Site of Glycogenolysis

    • Muscle tissues and the liver are the primary sites for glycogenolysis, releasing glucose for energy.

    Conversion of Glucose to Pyruvate

    • Glycolysis involves converting glucose to two pyruvate molecules in the cytosol, producing ATP and NADH.

    Energy Input for Glycogenesis

    • Glycogenesis requires an energy input in the form of UTP, which activates glucose for polymerization.

    Molecule Broken Down in Beta Oxidation

    • Fatty acids are the primary substrates broken down via beta oxidation to yield acetyl CoA for energy use.

    Excess Glucose and Fatty Acid Synthesis

    • Excess glucose is converted to fatty acids through de novo lipogenesis, storing energy as fat.

    Purpose of the Pentose Phosphate Shunt (again)

    • The pentose phosphate shunt also serves to generate ribose for nucleotide synthesis and NADPH for fatty acid synthesis.

    Conversion of Pyruvate to Acetyl CoA

    • The process converting pyruvate to acetyl CoA under aerobic conditions is facilitated by the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex.

    Main Site of Gluconeogenesis

    • The main site of gluconeogenesis in the body is the liver, where glucose is synthesized from metabolic substrates.

    Enzyme Converting Pyruvate to Oxaloacetate

    • Pyruvate carboxylase is the enzyme responsible for converting pyruvate to oxaloacetate in gluconeogenesis.

    UTP in Metabolic Processes

    • UTP is involved in the synthesis of glycogen, participating in the activation of glucose for polymerization.

    Co-Enzyme for Conversion of G-6-P to Pyruvate

    • Coenzyme A (CoA) is essential for converting glucose-6-phosphate (G-6-P) to pyruvate via various metabolic pathways.

    Non-Glucogenic Amino Acids

    • Non-glucogenic amino acids include leucine and lysine, which cannot be converted to glucose during gluconeogenesis.

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