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What role does liver glycogen play during fasting periods?
What role does liver glycogen play during fasting periods?
Which enzyme is primarily involved in the degradation of glycogen?
Which enzyme is primarily involved in the degradation of glycogen?
Which of the following is a type of glycogen storage disease?
Which of the following is a type of glycogen storage disease?
How does insulin regulate glycogen synthesis?
How does insulin regulate glycogen synthesis?
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Which statement about UDP-glucose is correct in relation to glycogen metabolism?
Which statement about UDP-glucose is correct in relation to glycogen metabolism?
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Which enzyme is primarily responsible for breaking down glycogen to yield glucose?
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for breaking down glycogen to yield glucose?
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What is the role of glucosyl4:6 transferase in glycogen synthesis?
What is the role of glucosyl4:6 transferase in glycogen synthesis?
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What substrate is used by glycogen synthase during glycogen synthesis?
What substrate is used by glycogen synthase during glycogen synthesis?
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What is the effect of insulin on glycogen synthase?
What is the effect of insulin on glycogen synthase?
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Which enzyme is deficient in von Gierke's disease, leading to hypoglycemia?
Which enzyme is deficient in von Gierke's disease, leading to hypoglycemia?
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How does branching in glycogen affect its solubility and enzyme accessibility?
How does branching in glycogen affect its solubility and enzyme accessibility?
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What is the main function of glucose-6-phosphatase?
What is the main function of glucose-6-phosphatase?
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What bond types are involved in the linkage of glucose units during glycogen synthesis?
What bond types are involved in the linkage of glucose units during glycogen synthesis?
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What is the primary action of glucagon in glycogen metabolism?
What is the primary action of glucagon in glycogen metabolism?
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What role does insulin play in glycogen metabolism?
What role does insulin play in glycogen metabolism?
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What is a characteristic feature of muscle glycogen storage disease?
What is a characteristic feature of muscle glycogen storage disease?
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In glycogen metabolism, what is the effect of glycogen phosphorylase when activated?
In glycogen metabolism, what is the effect of glycogen phosphorylase when activated?
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What distinguishes type I glycogen storage disease (von Gierke disease) from type III (Cori's Disease)?
What distinguishes type I glycogen storage disease (von Gierke disease) from type III (Cori's Disease)?
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What impact does a mutation in the α-glucosidase enzyme have on glycogen metabolism?
What impact does a mutation in the α-glucosidase enzyme have on glycogen metabolism?
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During fasting, how do glucagon and epinephrine primarily aid in providing energy?
During fasting, how do glucagon and epinephrine primarily aid in providing energy?
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What do elevated ketone levels and hypoglycemia indicate in glycogen storage diseases?
What do elevated ketone levels and hypoglycemia indicate in glycogen storage diseases?
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Study Notes
Glycogen Metabolism, Disaccharides, and Pentose Phosphate Pathway
- Glycogen's Importance: Crucial for maintaining blood glucose levels.
- Glycogen Synthesis and Degradation: Pathways involved in these processes need understanding.
- Glycogen Storage Diseases: Various diseases stemming from defects in glycogen metabolism.
- Fructose and Galactose Metabolism: Mechanisms involved in the body's processing of these sugars.
- Enzymes in Inborn Errors: Understanding the role of specific enzymes in fructose and galactose metabolism.
- Pentose Phosphate Pathway: Comprehensive understanding of the pathway and its associated enzymes.
- Hormonal Regulation: How hormones regulate metabolism and the enzymes involved.
Glycogen
- Carbohydrate Storage: Glycogen is the primary storage form of carbohydrates in animals.
- Polymer Structure: A branched polymer of glucose units (a1-4-linked and a1-6-linked branches).
- Storage Locations: Predominantly stored in liver and muscles.
- Liver Glycogen's Role: Maintains blood glucose during fasts.
- Muscle Glycogen's Role: Provides energy to muscles.
Glycogen Structure
- UDP-Glucose: Supplies glucose units for glycogen synthesis.
- Attachment Points: New glucose molecules are added to non-reducing ends.
- Reducing End: Oxidizable end of the glucose molecule.
- Branched Structure: Allows for quicker glycogen release.
Glycogen Synthesis
- Regulation by Glycogen Synthase: Enzyme that catalyzes glycogen synthesis.
- Glucose-1-Phosphate: A substrate used during glycogen synthesis.
- UDP-Glucose: A substrate used by glycogen synthase.
- Glycogen Synthase Activity: Active in dephosphorylated form; positively regulated by insulin.
Glycogenolysis
- Glycogen Phosphorylase: Key enzyme for glycogen breakdown.
- Inorganic Phosphate (Pi): Cleaves a1-4 bonds to produce glucose-1-phosphate.
- Debranching Enzyme: Removes branches.
- Amylo-1,6-glucosidase: Enzyme activity within the debranching enzyme.
- Glucose-6-phosphate: Key product of glycogen breakdown.
Glycogen Storage Diseases
- Impaired Glycogen Breakdown: Various tissues and organs impacted and their subsequent problems.
- Liver Deficiencies: Enlarged liver (hepatomegaly), hypoglycemia, lactic acidosis often associated.
- Muscle Deficiencies: Exercise intolerance and potential respiratory problems.
Glucose-6-phosphatase
- Role in Gluconeogenesis and Glycogenolysis: Provides free glucose to blood.
- Deficiency (von Gierke Disease): Leads to profound hypoglycemia and other complications.
Glucagon-Insulin Axis
- Catabolic Hormones: Glucagon and epinephrine break down glycogen to release glucose.
- Anabolic Hormone: Insulin promotes glycogen synthesis for energy storage.
- Fasting/Fed States: Hormonal differences during fasting versus fed states.
Galactose Metabolism
- Transport: Galactose uses a specific transporter system.
- Metabolism: Converts galactose to glucose intermediates inside the body.
- Enzymes: Galactokinase and uridyltransferase crucial in galactose metabolism.
Galactosemia
- Deficiencies: Genetic disorders affecting galactose metabolism, characterized by galactose accumulation.
- Clinical Symptoms: May cause cataracts, intellectual disability, liver damage and other complications.
Fructose Metabolism
- Absorption: Fructose transported differently, unlike other sugars, and does not directly trigger insulin production.
- Metabolism in Liver: Can be converted to glucose through gluconeogenesis and glycolysis, not reliant on insulin.
- Disorders of Fructose Metabolism: Fructose-1-phosphate accumulates, leading to severe hypoglycemia and other problems.
Pentose Phosphate Pathway
- NADPH Generation: Produces NADPH, a crucial reducing agent for various metabolic roles.
- Ribose-5-Phosphate Production: Provides a precursor for nucleotide synthesis.
- Oxidative Stage: NADPH is generated, followed by subsequent steps for further conversions.
- Non-oxidative Stage: Reversible reactions convert pentose phosphates to other intermediates.
Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- Genetic Deficiency: X-linked disorder primarily affecting red blood cells.
- Consequences: Oxidative stress, haemolytic anaemia resulting from oxidative damage due to deficiency.
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Explore the intricate processes of glycogen metabolism, including its synthesis, degradation, and the diseases that arise from its dysfunction. Dive into the metabolism of disaccharides like fructose and galactose, and understand the significance of the pentose phosphate pathway and hormonal regulation. This quiz will enhance your understanding of carbohydrate storage and related biochemical processes.
