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What is the primary function of glycolysis in muscle cells during exercise?
What is the primary function of glycolysis in muscle cells during exercise?
- Storage of glucose as glycogen
- Breakdown of lipids for energy
- Production of energy in the absence of oxygen (correct)
- Conversion of glucose to ribose
What happens to galactose and fructose once absorbed into the liver?
What happens to galactose and fructose once absorbed into the liver?
- They are converted to glucose. (correct)
- They get excreted without alteration.
- They are converted directly into ribose.
- They are stored as fats immediately.
Which enzyme is responsible for the final digestion of maltose?
Which enzyme is responsible for the final digestion of maltose?
- Galactase
- Sucrase
- Amylase
- Maltase (correct)
Where does the Krebs cycle primarily occur in the cell?
Where does the Krebs cycle primarily occur in the cell?
Which of the following metabolic processes utilizes NADPH?
Which of the following metabolic processes utilizes NADPH?
What is the main role of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex in metabolism?
What is the main role of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex in metabolism?
Which coenzyme is necessary for the function of pyruvate dehydrogenase complex?
Which coenzyme is necessary for the function of pyruvate dehydrogenase complex?
What is one anabolic function of the citric acid cycle?
What is one anabolic function of the citric acid cycle?
What is the impact of insulin on blood glucose levels?
What is the impact of insulin on blood glucose levels?
What causes hemolysis in patients with Favism?
What causes hemolysis in patients with Favism?
Flashcards
Carbohydrate Digestion
Carbohydrate Digestion
The breakdown of carbohydrates into simpler sugars for absorption.
Glycolysis
Glycolysis
The anaerobic breakdown of glucose to pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP in the cytoplasm.
Glucose Oxidation Pathways
Glucose Oxidation Pathways
The series of reactions that completely break down glucose to carbon dioxide and water, releasing energy, major pathways include glycolysis and Krebs cycle.
Krebs Cycle
Krebs Cycle
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Fate of Absorbed Sugars
Fate of Absorbed Sugars
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Oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate
Oxidative decarboxylation of pyruvate
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Citric Acid Cycle (CAC)
Citric Acid Cycle (CAC)
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Hexose Monophosphate Shunt (HMP shunt)
Hexose Monophosphate Shunt (HMP shunt)
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Blood glucose regulation
Blood glucose regulation
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Diabetes Mellitus Types
Diabetes Mellitus Types
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Study Notes
Biochemistry for Nursery Students
- This document is a biochemistry textbook for medical students, covering topics for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- The book covers various metabolic pathways, including carbohydrate, lipid, protein, vitamin, and mineral metabolism, body fluid, and enzymes.
- Topics listed with corresponding page numbers are:
- Carbohydrate metabolism (page 3)
- Lipid metabolism (page 19)
- Protein metabolism (page 29)
- Vitamin (page 41)
- Mineral metabolism (page 51)
- Body fluid (page 58)
- Enzymes (page 65)
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This quiz covers essential biochemistry topics for medical students, focusing on metabolic pathways such as carbohydrate, lipid, protein, vitamin, and mineral metabolism. It also includes body fluid dynamics and enzyme functions, providing a comprehensive overview relevant for the academic year 2024-2025.
