20 Questions
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate to fructose-6-phosphate in gluconeogenesis?
Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase
Which molecule is produced as a result of the oxaloacetate decarboxylation reaction during gluconeogenesis?
Phosphoenolpyruvate
What is the role of GTP in gluconeogenesis?
To release energy for phosphorylation
Which reaction in gluconeogenesis is a major point of control, similar to the regulation of glycolysis at the PFK-1 reaction?
F1,6BPase catalysis
What is the function of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) in gluconeogenesis?
To convert oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate
What molecule does fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (F1,6BP) convert to during gluconeogenesis?
Fructose-6-phosphate
Which enzyme is responsible for catalyzing the conversion of pyruvate to oxaloacetate in gluconeogenesis?
Pyruvate carboxylase
What is the end product of gluconeogenesis?
Glucose
What is the role of fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase (F1,6BPase) in gluconeogenesis?
To convert fructose-6-phosphate to glucose-6-phosphate
What is the function of GTP in gluconeogenesis?
To release energy for phosphorylation
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate to fructose-6-phosphate in gluconeogenesis?
Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase
Which molecule is produced as a result of the oxaloacetate decarboxylation reaction during gluconeogenesis?
Phosphoenolpyruvate
What is the role of GTP in gluconeogenesis?
To release energy for phosphorylation
Which reaction in gluconeogenesis is a major point of control, similar to the regulation of glycolysis at the PFK-1 reaction?
F1,6BPase catalysis
What is the function of phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) in gluconeogenesis?
To convert oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate
What molecule does fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (F1,6BP) convert to during gluconeogenesis?
Fructose-6-phosphate
Which enzyme is responsible for catalyzing the conversion of pyruvate to oxaloacetate in gluconeogenesis?
Pyruvate carboxylase
What is the end product of gluconeogenesis?
Glucose
What is the role of fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase (F1,6BPase) in gluconeogenesis?
To convert fructose-6-phosphate to glucose-6-phosphate
What is the function of GTP in gluconeogenesis?
To release energy for phosphorylation
Test your knowledge of key biochemical reactions involved in energy metabolism with our quiz on oxaloacetate decarboxylation and fructose-1,6-bisphosphate conversion. Challenge yourself to remember the enzymes involved, their catalytic functions, and regulatory mechanisms. This quiz is perfect for students of biochemistry and anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of cellular energy production.
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