30 Questions
Which enzyme catalyzes the reduction of pyruvate to lactate during anaerobic glycolysis?
Lactate dehydrogenase
What is the main source of carbon for gluconeogenesis?
Lactate
What is the function of lactate formation by the LDH-catalyzed reaction during anaerobic glycolysis?
To yield NADH and consume NAD+
What is the fate of lactate after it is released into the bloodstream?
It is converted to glucose in the liver
What is the role of NADH in lactate formation during anaerobic glycolysis?
It is consumed
Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction of glycolysis that requires NAD+?
Glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase
What is the function of NAD+ in glycolysis?
To consume NADH
What is the function of lactate in the Cori cycle?
To provide carbon for gluconeogenesis
What is the relationship between lactate and glucose in the Cori cycle?
Lactate is converted to glucose in the liver
What is the role of LDH in the Cori cycle?
To convert pyruvate to lactate in the liver
Which enzyme catalyzes the reduction of pyruvate to lactate during anaerobic glycolysis?
Lactate dehydrogenase
What is the main source of carbon for gluconeogenesis?
Lactate
What is the function of lactate formation by the LDH-catalyzed reaction during anaerobic glycolysis?
To yield NADH and consume NAD+
What is the fate of lactate after it is released into the bloodstream?
It is converted to glucose in the liver
What is the role of NADH in lactate formation during anaerobic glycolysis?
It is produced
Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction of glycolysis that requires NAD+?
Glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase
What is the function of NAD+ in glycolysis?
To consume NADH
What is the function of lactate in the Cori cycle?
To provide carbon for gluconeogenesis
What is the relationship between lactate and glucose in the Cori cycle?
Lactate is converted to glucose in the liver
What is the role of LDH in the Cori cycle?
To convert pyruvate to lactate in the liver
Which enzyme catalyzes the reduction of pyruvate to lactate during anaerobic glycolysis?
Lactate dehydrogenase
What is the main source of carbon for gluconeogenesis?
Lactate
What is the product of the LDH-catalyzed reaction that is required for the GAPD-catalyzed reaction of glycolysis?
NAD+
Where is lactate released after it is formed during anaerobic glycolysis?
Muscles
What is the enzyme responsible for catalyzing the GAPD-catalyzed reaction of glycolysis?
Glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase
What is the fate of lactate after it is transported to the liver?
It is converted to glucose
What is the role of NADH in the LDH-catalyzed reaction during anaerobic glycolysis?
It is oxidized to NAD+
What is the function of lactate formation during anaerobic glycolysis?
To produce NAD+
What is the enzyme responsible for converting lactate to glucose in the liver?
Glucose 6 phosphatase
What is the function of the GAPD-catalyzed reaction of glycolysis?
To produce ATP
Test your knowledge of the role of lactate in gluconeogenesis with this quiz! Learn about the Cori cycle and how lactate is produced during anaerobic glycolysis. Explore the functions of lactate dehydrogenase and glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase in this important metabolic pathway. Challenge yourself with questions on the biochemistry of lactate and its role in energy production. Perfect for students of biochemistry and physiology.
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