Bioenergetics Overview Quiz

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What is the primary function of glycogen in skeletal muscle?

Synthesize nucleic acids

Regulate blood sugar levels

Serve as a long-term energy reserve

Provide a quick source of ATP (correct)

What type of structure does glycogen have?

Heteropolysaccharide made of multiple sugars

Homopolysaccharide composed of α-D-glucose (correct)

Simple sugar with a straight chain

Linear polysaccharide with no branches

Which component is essential for the synthesis of glycogen?

Glycolysis intermediates

Ribose 5-phosphate

Glucose 1-phosphate activated by UDP (correct)

Glucose 6-phosphate

What is produced during the oxidative reactions of the pentose phosphate pathway?

Ribulose 5-phosphate and NADPH Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the body is glycogen mainly used to regulate blood glucose levels?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

From which site in glycogen is one molecule of free glucose obtained during its degradation?

Branching sites Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary product of non-oxidative reactions in the pentose phosphate pathway?

Pentose sugars for nucleic acid synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What type of bonds primarily link the glucose units in the linear part of glycogen?

α-(1,4) bonds Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall ATP yield from 1 molecule of glucose through oxidative phosphorylation?

36 or 38 ATP Signup and view all the answers

What does 1 NADH typically produce in terms of ATP during the electron transport chain?

2.5 ATP Signup and view all the answers

Which shuttle converts NADH from the cytoplasm into FADH2 in the mitochondrial matrix?

Glycerol 3-phosphate Shuttle Signup and view all the answers

In glycolysis, what is the net gain of ATP produced from one molecule of glucose?

2 ATP Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is responsible for converting pyruvate into Acetyl-CoA?

Pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK-1) in carbohydrate metabolism?

Acts as a rate-limiting step in glycolysis Signup and view all the answers

From which sources can blood glucose be obtained?

From diet, gluconeogenesis, and glycogen degradation Signup and view all the answers

During the TCA cycle, what is the total ATP yield from 2 FADH2?

4 ATP Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the pentose phosphate pathway?

Synthesize ribose-5-phosphate Signup and view all the answers

What happens to NADH produced in glycolysis when it cannot enter the mitochondria?

It is used to produce ATP directly Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of bioenergetics?

The study of energy transformation and utilization in biological systems Signup and view all the answers

Which process results in the production of ATP directly from a phosphorylated substrate?

Substrate-level phosphorylation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about ΔG is true?

A negative ΔG indicates a reaction that can occur without energy input Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of NADH in glycolysis?

It serves as an electron carrier for oxidative phosphorylation Signup and view all the answers

Which pathway is responsible for synthesizing glucose from non-carbohydrate sources?

Gluconeogenesis Signup and view all the answers

What is produced during the oxidation of Acetyl-CoA in the TCA cycle?

NADH and FADH2 Signup and view all the answers

Which metabolic pathway occurs in the mitochondria?

TCA Cycle Signup and view all the answers

The pentose phosphate pathway primarily generates which of the following?

Ribose-5-phosphate for nucleotide synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between glycolysis and the TCA cycle?

Pyruvate from glycolysis is converted to Acetyl-CoA for the TCA cycle Signup and view all the answers

What happens to NADH when oxygen is present during glycolysis?

It is oxidized back to NAD+ Signup and view all the answers

What role does the electron transport chain play in ATP production?

It pumps H+ ions to create a proton gradient for ATP formation Signup and view all the answers

The main function of the TCA cycle is to:

Harvest high-energy electrons from carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

Which process occurs during the investment phase of glycolysis?

Conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a reaction with a positive ΔG?

Nonspontaneous Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bioenergetics

Bioenergetics is the transfer and utilization of energy in biological systems
Bioenergetics predicts if a process is possible, whereas kinetics measures the reaction rate.
Enzymes don't create reactions, they catalyze them.

Learning Objectives

Describe bioenergetics: Define bioenergetics as the transfer and utilization of energy in biological systems.
Discuss energetics in metabolic reactions: Explain how energetics affects the possibility of a metabolic reaction.
List the ATP production ways.
List pathways of glucose inside the cell: Outline the various pathways glucose takes within a cell.
Describe both glycolysis and gluconeogenesis: Explain the steps and purpose of these pathways.
Explain the pentose phosphate pathway: Describe the functions and importance of the pentose phosphate pathway.
Describe both glycogenolysis and glycogenesis: Differentiate glycogenolysis (breakdown) and glycogenesis (synthesis).
Explain the Citric acid cycle and electron transport chain: Describe the steps of these crucial processes in cellular respiration.

Free Energy and Energetics

Change in energy during a reaction is represented by the change in free energy (ΔG)
If ΔG is negative, the process is spontaneous (exergonic).
If ΔG is positive, the process is non-spontaneous (endergonic)
Enzymes do not change ΔG, they facilitate reactions.

ATP Production

Substrate-level phosphorylation: ATP made during metabolic reactions.
Oxidative phosphorylation: Requires transfer of electrons, ATP is generated via an electrochemical gradient.

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Central roles Glycogen, Glucose 6-phosphate, Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, and Pentose Phosphate Pathway, in the storage and use of carbohydrates in the body.
Glycolysis generates ATP and other metabolites for diverse metabolic needs.
Gluconeogenesis is a pathway that synthesizes glucose from various precursors.
Pentose Phosphate Pathway (also called the phosphogluconate pathway) generates NADPH and ribose-5-phosphate for nucleotide synthesis.

Hormonal Regulation of Glycolysis

Insulin and Glucagon are primary hormones regulating glycolysis.
Insulin stimulates glycolysis whereas glucagon hinders it.

Glycolysis- NAD+ Regeneration

NAD+ is re-generated during fermentation(in absence of oxygen)
Fermentation produces lactate or ethanol to regenerate NAD+
Glycolysis can't happen without NAD+ when no oxygen is available.

Citric Acid Cycle (TCA Cycle)

TCA cycle occurs in mitochondria.
Pyruvate is transported into the mitochondria.
The cycle converts Acetyl CoA into CO2.
Produces NADH and FADH₂ that feed the electron transport chain

Oxidative Phosphorylation and ETC

NADH and FADH₂ carry high-energy electrons to the electron transport chain (ETC).
The ETC uses the energy from electrons to pump protons (H⁺) across a membrane.
This proton gradient drives ATP synthesis.

Electron Transport Chain

Electrons carried by NADH and FADH₂ are used to reduce oxygen to water.
ETC complexes pump H+ to outer membrane.
A positive charge gradient forms, driving ATP synthesis.

Pentose Phosphate Pathway

Main products include Ribose 5-phosphate and NADPH.
It plays an important role in nucleotide and nucleic acid synthesis.
Related to other metabolic pathways such as glycolysis, and gluconeogenesis.
Oxidative reactions generate NADPH
Non-oxidative reactions produce intermediates useful for other pathways such as ribose-5-phosphate.

Transfer of Cytoplasmic NADH to Mitochondria

NADH from cytoplasm enters mitochondria through shuttles (Malate-aspartate or Glycerol-3-phosphate) to maintain redox balance.
Necessary for ATP production and other metabolic needs.

Glycogen Metabolism and Storage

Glycogen is a storage form of glucose.
Synthesized from glucose-1-phosphate via UDP-glucose.
Broken down to glucose-1-phosphate for energy needs.

Energy Gained from 1 Mol Glucose

Net energy yield from the oxidation of 1 mole of glucose varies based on shuttle systems used to transport cytosolic NADH.
Glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, Citrate Cycle (TCA) and the Electron Transport Chain (ETC).

Other Important Points

Learning Objectives from presentation
Specific Enzymes and their roles within pathways
Different metabolic pathways and processes
Regulation of metabolism by hormones (insulin and glucagon)

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Test your knowledge on bioenergetics, the transfer and utilization of energy in biological systems. This quiz covers metabolic reactions, ATP production, glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and more important pathways related to energy management in cells. Enhance your understanding of how energy dynamics influence biological processes.