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Which enzyme catalyzes the reduction of pyruvate to lactate during anaerobic glycolysis?

  • Pyruvate carboxylase
  • Glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase
  • Lactate dehydrogenase (correct)
  • Lactate oxidase

What is the main source of carbon for gluconeogenesis?

  • Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate
  • Glucose
  • Pyruvate
  • Lactate (correct)

What is the function of lactate formation by the LDH-catalyzed reaction during anaerobic glycolysis?

  • To yield NADH and consume NAD+ (correct)
  • To release lactate into the bloodstream
  • To convert lactate to glucose
  • To reduce pyruvate to lactate

What is the fate of lactate after it is released into the bloodstream?

<p>It is converted to glucose in the liver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of NADH in lactate formation during anaerobic glycolysis?

<p>It is consumed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction of glycolysis that requires NAD+?

<p>Glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of NAD+ in glycolysis?

<p>To consume NADH (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lactate in the Cori cycle?

<p>To provide carbon for gluconeogenesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between lactate and glucose in the Cori cycle?

<p>Lactate is converted to glucose in the liver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of LDH in the Cori cycle?

<p>To convert pyruvate to lactate in the liver (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme catalyzes the reduction of pyruvate to lactate during anaerobic glycolysis?

<p>Lactate dehydrogenase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of carbon for gluconeogenesis?

<p>Lactate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lactate formation by the LDH-catalyzed reaction during anaerobic glycolysis?

<p>To yield NADH and consume NAD+ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of lactate after it is released into the bloodstream?

<p>It is converted to glucose in the liver (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of NADH in lactate formation during anaerobic glycolysis?

<p>It is produced (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction of glycolysis that requires NAD+?

<p>Glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of NAD+ in glycolysis?

<p>To consume NADH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lactate in the Cori cycle?

<p>To provide carbon for gluconeogenesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between lactate and glucose in the Cori cycle?

<p>Lactate is converted to glucose in the liver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of LDH in the Cori cycle?

<p>To convert pyruvate to lactate in the liver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme catalyzes the reduction of pyruvate to lactate during anaerobic glycolysis?

<p>Lactate dehydrogenase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of carbon for gluconeogenesis?

<p>Lactate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the product of the LDH-catalyzed reaction that is required for the GAPD-catalyzed reaction of glycolysis?

<p>NAD+ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is lactate released after it is formed during anaerobic glycolysis?

<p>Muscles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the enzyme responsible for catalyzing the GAPD-catalyzed reaction of glycolysis?

<p>Glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of lactate after it is transported to the liver?

<p>It is converted to glucose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of NADH in the LDH-catalyzed reaction during anaerobic glycolysis?

<p>It is oxidized to NAD+ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of lactate formation during anaerobic glycolysis?

<p>To produce NAD+ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the enzyme responsible for converting lactate to glucose in the liver?

<p>Glucose 6 phosphatase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the GAPD-catalyzed reaction of glycolysis?

<p>To produce ATP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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