20 Questions
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate to fructose-6-phosphate in gluconeogenesis?
Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase
What molecule is produced by the decarboxylation of oxaloacetate in gluconeogenesis?
Phosphoenolpyruvate
What is the role of GTP in gluconeogenesis?
It is used to phosphorylate fructose-6-phosphate in the last step of gluconeogenesis
What is the major point of control of gluconeogenesis at the F1,6BPase reaction?
The conversion of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate to fructose-6-phosphate
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to oxaloacetate in gluconeogenesis?
Pyruvate carboxylase
What is the role of PEPCK in gluconeogenesis?
To convert oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate
What is the product of the F1,6BPase reaction in gluconeogenesis?
Fructose-6-phosphate
Which molecule is used to phosphorylate fructose-6-phosphate in the last step of gluconeogenesis?
GTP
What is the role of pyruvate carboxylase in gluconeogenesis?
To convert pyruvate to oxaloacetate
Which reaction in gluconeogenesis is analogous to the PFK-1 reaction in glycolysis?
The conversion of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate to fructose-6-phosphate
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate in gluconeogenesis?
Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase
Which molecule is produced by the decarboxylation of oxaloacetate in gluconeogenesis?
Phosphoenolpyruvate
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate to fructose-6-phosphate in gluconeogenesis?
Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase
Which molecule is a major point of control of gluconeogenesis at the F1,6BPase reaction?
Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate
Which molecule is converted to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate in glycolysis?
Fructose-6-phosphate
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of glucose-6-phosphate to glucose in gluconeogenesis?
Glucose-6-phosphatase
Which molecule is produced from the decarboxylation of pyruvate in gluconeogenesis?
Oxaloacetate
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate in glycolysis?
Hexokinase
Which molecule is produced from the decarboxylation of pyruvate in the TCA cycle?
Acetyl-CoA
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of fructose-6-phosphate to glucose-6-phosphate in glycolysis?
Hexokinase
Test your knowledge on two important reactions involved in glucose metabolism - Oxaloacetate decarboxylation and Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate conversion. This quiz will challenge you to recall the enzymes involved, the products produced, and the regulatory mechanisms that control these reactions. Sharpen your understanding of glucose metabolism by taking this quiz today.
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