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Glucose metabolism occurs only in cells with mitochondria.
Glucose metabolism occurs only in cells with mitochondria.
False (B)
Lactic acid is formed in the mitochondria during anaerobic conditions.
Lactic acid is formed in the mitochondria during anaerobic conditions.
False (B)
Glycolysis results in the formation of 4 molecules of ATP.
Glycolysis results in the formation of 4 molecules of ATP.
False (B)
The conversion of pyruvate into acetyl CoA occurs in the cytoplasm.
The conversion of pyruvate into acetyl CoA occurs in the cytoplasm.
Glycolysis is the central pathway for the anabolism of glucose.
Glycolysis is the central pathway for the anabolism of glucose.
What is the primary purpose of gluconeogenesis?
What is the primary purpose of gluconeogenesis?
Which tissue(s) primarily rely on glucose for energy?
Which tissue(s) primarily rely on glucose for energy?
Where does the biosynthesis of glucose primarily occur?
Where does the biosynthesis of glucose primarily occur?
Which molecule is a major precursor for gluconeogenesis?
Which molecule is a major precursor for gluconeogenesis?
What is the metabolic cost of producing glucose through gluconeogenesis?
What is the metabolic cost of producing glucose through gluconeogenesis?
Flashcards
Glucose metabolism location
Glucose metabolism location
Glucose metabolism does not only occur in cells with mitochondria.
Lactic acid formation location
Lactic acid formation location
Lactic acid is not formed in the mitochondria under anaerobic conditions
ATP yield from Glycolysis
ATP yield from Glycolysis
Glycolysis produces 2 ATP molecules.
Pyruvate to Acetyl CoA location
Pyruvate to Acetyl CoA location
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Glycolysis role in glucose anabolism
Glycolysis role in glucose anabolism
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Gluconeogenesis purpose
Gluconeogenesis purpose
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Primary glucose users
Primary glucose users
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Glucose biosynthesis location
Glucose biosynthesis location
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Gluconeogenesis precursor
Gluconeogenesis precursor
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Gluconeogenesis energy cost
Gluconeogenesis energy cost
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