S10 Easy - Glycolysis

Where is the active site of glucose-6-phosphatase enzyme located?

Fast-twitch muscle fibers use aerobic glycolysis for metabolism.

What is the last source of material for gluconeogenesis?

Lactate is transferred by _______________________ cells.

Match the sources of lactate with their descriptions:

What is the purpose of gluconeogenesis?

Cori Cycle involves the synthesis of glucose from lactate.

An important function of glucose-6-phosphatase enzyme is to regulate _______________________ levels.

What is the end result of carbohydrate digestion?

Glycolysis is an anabolic pathway.

What is the standard free energy change associated with the complete oxidation of glucose to CO2 and H2O?

Glycolysis is a series of __________ enzyme-catalyzed reactions.

Match the following metabolic pathways with their respective functions:

What is the fate of non-digestible carbohydrates, such as cellulose?

What type of reaction occurs during the breakdown of glycogen?

The breakdown of glycogen releases glucose-1-phosphate.

What is the function of glycogen phosphorylase in the breakdown of glycogen?

Glycogen is a type of _______________ storing glucose molecules.

What is the result of the phosphorolytic breakdown of glycogen?

Glycogen phosphorylase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolytic breakdown of glycogen.

What is the significance of the nonreducing end of a glycogen molecule?

Match the following enzyme with its function:

Glycogen is a homopolymer of glucose stored in the liver and muscles
Glycogen phosphorylase catalyzes the breakdown of glycogen into glucose 1-phosphate through a phosphorolysis reaction
The reaction involves the attack of inorganic phosphate on the terminal glucosyl residue at the non-reducing end of a glycogen molecule
Glucose 1-phosphate is released, and the glycogen molecule is shortened by one glucose residue

The pathway of glycolysis and gluconeogenesis is regulated to maintain blood sugar levels within an acceptable range
The Cori Cycle plays a key role in this regulation by synthesizing glucose from lactate
Lactate is sourced from fast-twitch muscle fibers and red blood cells
Gluconeogenesis from amino acids involves protein mobilization, with muscle protein being the last source of material for gluconeogenesis

Carbohydrates must be broken down into monosaccharides to be absorbed through the intestine wall and into the bloodstream
Monosaccharides are transported into cells by passive diffusion through transmembrane proteins
Non-digestible carbohydrates, such as cellulose, are not absorbed and end up in feces

Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and the pentose phosphate pathway are major pathways of glucose utilization
Glycolysis and catabolism involve the breakdown of glucose, while gluconeogenesis and anabolism involve the synthesis of glucose
Glycolysis yields ATP, NADH, and pyruvate as products

Glycolysis is a series of ten enzyme-catalyzed reactions that degrade glucose into pyruvate
Glucose is the major fuel of most organisms and is rich in potential energy
The complete oxidation of glucose to CO2 and H2O proceeds with a standard free energy change of -2,840 kJ/mol