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What distinguishes anabolic pathways in metabolism?
What distinguishes anabolic pathways in metabolism?
What is the primary function of glycosidases in carbohydrate metabolism?
What is the primary function of glycosidases in carbohydrate metabolism?
Which statement correctly describes the absorption of glucose and galactose in the intestine?
Which statement correctly describes the absorption of glucose and galactose in the intestine?
Why are indigestible polysaccharides important in human nutrition?
Why are indigestible polysaccharides important in human nutrition?
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What role does NADPH play in anabolic reactions?
What role does NADPH play in anabolic reactions?
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Which of the following substances are the direct products of carbohydrate digestion?
Which of the following substances are the direct products of carbohydrate digestion?
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What distinguishes the transport mechanism of fructose compared to glucose and galactose in the intestine?
What distinguishes the transport mechanism of fructose compared to glucose and galactose in the intestine?
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Which type of bond in cellulose makes it indigestible for humans?
Which type of bond in cellulose makes it indigestible for humans?
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Study Notes
Carbohydrates
- Indigestible polysaccharides are components of dietary fiber that pass through the intestines to feces
- Cellulose, a type of indigestible polysaccharide, cannot be cleaved by human enzymes due to its β-1,4 bonds
Metabolism
- Metabolism refers to the processing of dietary components after digestion and absorption
- Anabolic pathways are synthetic processes focused on synthesizing compounds
- Anabolic reactions combine smaller molecules such as amino acids to form larger molecules like proteins
- These reactions are endergonic, meaning they store energy, primarily derived from ATP breakdown
- The electron donor NADPH often provides the reducing power in anabolic reactions
Absorption of Glucose, Fructose, and Galactose
- Glucose, fructose, and galactose are the final products of carbohydrate digestion, absorbed by intestinal epithelial cells
- Galactose and glucose utilize the sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 1 (SGLT-1) for active transport into mucosal cells
- Fructose is absorbed through a sodium-independent transporter called GLUT-5
Glycosidases
- Glycosidases are enzymes that act on glycosyl residues, breaking specific bonds based on structure and configuration
- The end products of carbohydrate digestion are monosaccharides: glucose, galactose, and fructose, absorbed by small intestine cells
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of carbohydrates, focusing on indigestible polysaccharides like cellulose and their role in dietary fiber. Additionally, it explores metabolism, particularly anabolic pathways involved in synthesizing compounds from dietary components.
