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Which compound is a precursor of several amino acids?
Which compound is a precursor of several amino acids?
- Oxaloacetate
- α-ketoglutarate (correct)
- Succinyl-CoA
- Phosphoenolpyruvate
What is corrected by the addition of CO2 in the citric acid cycle?
What is corrected by the addition of CO2 in the citric acid cycle?
- Insufficient α-ketoglutarate
- Lack of phosphoenolpyruvate
- Shortage of oxaloacetate (correct)
- Excess of succinyl-CoA
Which compound provides the raw material for fatty acid biosynthesis?
Which compound provides the raw material for fatty acid biosynthesis?
- Isocitrate
- Succinate
- Malate
- Acetate (correct)
Which pathway plays two major roles in the cell: oxidation of organic compounds and biosynthesis of key metabolites?
Which pathway plays two major roles in the cell: oxidation of organic compounds and biosynthesis of key metabolites?
What are drawn off from the glycolytic pathway for biosynthetic needs?
What are drawn off from the glycolytic pathway for biosynthetic needs?
Flashcards
α-ketoglutarate: Precursor of amino acids
α-ketoglutarate: Precursor of amino acids
A molecule that acts as a starting point for the synthesis of several amino acids. It plays a crucial role in both metabolism and biosynthesis.
How is the citric acid cycle regulated?
How is the citric acid cycle regulated?
The citric acid cycle compensates for the depletion of oxaloacetate by adding CO2 to replenish its levels.
What is the raw material for fatty acid biosynthesis?
What is the raw material for fatty acid biosynthesis?
Acetate is a simple compound that serves as the primary building block for the construction of fatty acids. It's like the individual bricks that build the structures of fats.
What are the roles of the citric acid cycle?
What are the roles of the citric acid cycle?
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What are drawn off from the glycolytic pathway?
What are drawn off from the glycolytic pathway?
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Study Notes
Amino Acid Precursor
- Alpha-ketoglutarate serves as a precursor for several amino acids, including glutamate, which can further be converted into other amino acids.
Citric Acid Cycle Correction
- The addition of CO2 corrects the formation of oxaloacetate from malate, enhancing the citric acid cycle's efficiency and ensuring proper metabolic flow.
Fatty Acid Biosynthesis Material
- Acetyl-CoA is the raw material needed for the biosynthesis of fatty acids, playing a crucial role in energy storage and membrane formation.
Dual-Role Pathway
- The Pentose Phosphate Pathway has two major functions: it oxidizes glucose to generate NADPH for reductive biosynthesis and produces ribose-5-phosphate for nucleotide synthesis.
Glycolytic Pathway Derivatives
- Intermediates from the glycolytic pathway, such as pyruvate and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate, are drawn off for biosynthetic processes, supporting the synthesis of amino acids, nucleotides, and lipids.
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Test your knowledge about the role of the citric acid cycle in biosynthesis. This quiz covers the key organic compounds involved and their importance in the production of new cell material.
