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What is primarily generated during the oxidative phase of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway?
What is primarily generated during the oxidative phase of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway?
- FADH2 and G-6-P
- ATP and ribulose
- Lactic acid and pyruvate
- NADPH and a Pentose (correct)
In the context of glycolysis, which of the following statements is true regarding glucose?
In the context of glycolysis, which of the following statements is true regarding glucose?
- It yields a significant energy amount upon oxidation. (correct)
- It cannot be stored efficiently and is always utilized immediately.
- Only aerobic organisms can utilize glucose.
- It serves primarily as a structural component of cell walls.
Which pathway is characterized by the regeneration of G-6-P from R-5-P?
Which pathway is characterized by the regeneration of G-6-P from R-5-P?
- Glycolysis
- Nonoxidative phase of the Pentose Phosphate Pathway (correct)
- Gluconeogenesis
- Krebs cycle
What is the primary end product of glycolysis?
What is the primary end product of glycolysis?
Which of the following correctly describes the Cori cycle?
Which of the following correctly describes the Cori cycle?
What is the end product of the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
What is the end product of the oxidative phase of the pentose phosphate pathway?
What reaction does 6-phospho-gluconate undergo during the pentose phosphate pathway?
What reaction does 6-phospho-gluconate undergo during the pentose phosphate pathway?
Which tissues are primarily involved in utilizing more NADPH than ribose-5-phosphate?
Which tissues are primarily involved in utilizing more NADPH than ribose-5-phosphate?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of 6-phospho-gluconate in the pathway?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of 6-phospho-gluconate in the pathway?
What is the primary purpose of shunting ribose-5-phosphate to glucose-6-phosphate?
What is the primary purpose of shunting ribose-5-phosphate to glucose-6-phosphate?
What is the fate of glucose in glucose-dependent cells such as red blood cells?
What is the fate of glucose in glucose-dependent cells such as red blood cells?
Which of the following is NOT a precursor for gluconeogenesis?
Which of the following is NOT a precursor for gluconeogenesis?
What triggers a low glucose level in the body that initiates gluconeogenesis?
What triggers a low glucose level in the body that initiates gluconeogenesis?
What effect does the activation of fructose 2,6-bisphosphate have on phosphofructokinase 1?
What effect does the activation of fructose 2,6-bisphosphate have on phosphofructokinase 1?
Which amino acids are NOT considered glucogenic?
Which amino acids are NOT considered glucogenic?
What location is primarily responsible for gluconeogenesis?
What location is primarily responsible for gluconeogenesis?
What is the main reason why fatty acids cannot be used as a source of fuel for the brain?
What is the main reason why fatty acids cannot be used as a source of fuel for the brain?
Which statement about glycolysis and gluconeogenesis is true?
Which statement about glycolysis and gluconeogenesis is true?
What is the primary outcome of the Cori Cycle?
What is the primary outcome of the Cori Cycle?
Which of the following amino acids cannot be involved in gluconeogenesis due to their glucogenic properties?
Which of the following amino acids cannot be involved in gluconeogenesis due to their glucogenic properties?
What is a characteristic feature of reciprocal regulation in metabolic pathways?
What is a characteristic feature of reciprocal regulation in metabolic pathways?
During anaerobic respiration in muscles, what is the fate of pyruvate?
During anaerobic respiration in muscles, what is the fate of pyruvate?
What physiological process requires a high amount of oxygen consumption to fuel its operation?
What physiological process requires a high amount of oxygen consumption to fuel its operation?
What happens to lactate produced in the muscle during anaerobic conditions?
What happens to lactate produced in the muscle during anaerobic conditions?
What is the significance of the intermediates of the citric acid cycle in gluconeogenesis from glucogenic amino acids?
What is the significance of the intermediates of the citric acid cycle in gluconeogenesis from glucogenic amino acids?
What is a direct effect of lactate accumulation in actively contracting muscles?
What is a direct effect of lactate accumulation in actively contracting muscles?
What prevents animals from producing glucose from fatty acids?
What prevents animals from producing glucose from fatty acids?
Which of the following glycolytic steps is irreversible and cannot be used in gluconeogenesis?
Which of the following glycolytic steps is irreversible and cannot be used in gluconeogenesis?
What is a characteristic feature of gluconeogenesis in comparison to glycolysis?
What is a characteristic feature of gluconeogenesis in comparison to glycolysis?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to oxaloacetate during gluconeogenesis?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to oxaloacetate during gluconeogenesis?
Which of the following statements about ATP generation in gluconeogenesis is true?
Which of the following statements about ATP generation in gluconeogenesis is true?
What is the main precursor involved in gluconeogenesis?
What is the main precursor involved in gluconeogenesis?
What is the role of fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase in gluconeogenesis?
What is the role of fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase in gluconeogenesis?
Which of the following is NOT a pathway that involves irreversible steps in glycolysis?
Which of the following is NOT a pathway that involves irreversible steps in glycolysis?
Study Notes
Gluconeogenesis and Anaerobic Respiration
- Gluconeogenesis converts lactate to glucose, primarily in the liver, through the Cori Cycle.
- In actively contracting muscles, pyruvate is reduced to lactic acid, which may accumulate.
- To prevent lactate buildup, lactate is transported to the liver for conversion to glucose, requiring high oxygen consumption.
Cori Cycle
- The Cori Cycle allows for the recycling of lactate produced in muscles back to glucose in the liver.
- Important for energy production during anaerobic conditions, maintaining blood glucose levels.
Gluconeogenesis from Amino Acids
- Amino acids (except leucine and lysine) can be converted to glucose via gluconeogenesis.
- These glucogenic amino acids contribute carbon skeletons to yield pyruvate or citric acid cycle intermediates.
Glycolysis Overview
- Glycolysis is central to energy production, providing ATP through the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate.
- The energetic yield of glycolysis is approximately -2840 kJ/mol glucose.
Muscle Energy Metabolism
- Actively working muscles prioritize ATP use and may utilize glucose primarily.
- The hormone glucagon raises cAMP levels, reducing Fructose 2,6-bisphosphate, leading to the inactivation of Phosphofructokinase 1.
Gluconeogenesis Pathway
- Gluconeogenesis is energetically demanding, employing specific enzymes to bypass irreversible steps of glycolysis.
- Pyruvate carboxylase converts pyruvate to oxaloacetate, then PEP-carboxykinase transforms it to phosphoenolpyruvate.
- Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate is converted to fructose 6-phosphate by Fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase.
Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP)
- The PPP has two phases: oxidative generates NADPH and ribulose-5-phosphate; nonoxidative regenerates glucose-6-phosphate from ribose-5-phosphate.
- NADPH produced is vital for combating oxidative stress.
G-6-PD Deficiency
- Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency can lead to issues in redox balance within cells.
Conclusion on Glucose Utilization
- Glycolysis allows cells to extract energy from glucose under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
- Fermentation is a backup energy extraction method when oxygen is limited, though less efficient than aerobic respiration.
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This quiz covers the regulation of gluconeogenesis, focusing on the reciprocal reactions that involve lactate and amino acids. Understand the Cori Cycle and how glucose is converted into lactate, highlighting the role of compounds in this metabolic process.
