Enzyme Deficiencies in Glycolysis and Cancer Cells
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Enzyme Deficiencies in Glycolysis and Cancer Cells

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Which process is responsible for much of the hypermetabolism seen in cancer cachexia?

  • Gluconeogenesis (correct)
  • Pyruvate reduction
  • Glycolysis
  • Lactate export
  • What is the main implication for cancer therapy due to the acidic local environment formed in tumors?

  • Lactate export inhibition
  • Enhanced pyruvate production
  • Increased glycolysis rate
  • Altered drug effectiveness (correct)
  • In which cells does glycolysis proceed at a high rate, forming large amounts of pyruvate?

  • Mature red blood cells
  • Healthy hepatocytes
  • Fast-growing cancer cells (correct)
  • Resting muscle cells
  • What condition can result from impaired activity of pyruvate dehydrogenase?

    <p>Lactic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme deficiency is mainly associated with hemolytic anemias?

    <p>Pyruvate kinase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of deficient pyruvate kinase in skeletal muscle?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does glycolysis in fast-growing cancer cells impact the local tumor environment?

    <p>Creates a relatively acidic environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy-expensive process that uses lactate for glucose production?

    <p>Gluconeogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can result from impaired pyruvate dehydrogenase activity?

    <p>Lactic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main implication of the acidic tumor environment for cancer therapy?

    <p>Resistance to chemotherapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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