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What molecule does glycerol enter the glycolysis pathway as?

  • Phosphoenolpyruvate
  • Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate
  • Dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) (correct)
  • Acetyl CoA

    • What is the main product of lipogenesis when glucose is abundant?

  • Fatty acids
  • Amino acids
  • Glycogen
  • Triglycerides (correct)

    • Which of the following correctly describes the breakdown of glucogenic amino acids?

  • Excreted as urea only
  • Degraded to pyruvate or TCA cycle intermediates (correct)
  • Degraded to glucose exclusively
  • Converted to acetyl-CoA

    • What is the primary energy yield of one molecule of a 12-carbon fatty acid compared to glucose?

    <p>78 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What waste product is generated when the amino group is removed from an amino acid in transamination reactions?

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

    Which metabolic condition is characterized by a deficiency in phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH)?

    <p>Phenylketonuria (PKU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary conversion pathway for ketogenic amino acids?

    <p>Conversion to acetyl-CoA or acetoacetate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lipids yield more energy per unit mass than which macronutrients?

    <p>Carbohydrates and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During glycolysis, how many molecules of ATP are consumed in the energy investment phase?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the end product of glycolysis under anaerobic conditions?

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

    Which of the following correctly describes glycogenolysis?

    <p>Breakdown of glycogen to glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic pathway is key to converting glucose to 5-carbon sugar phosphates?

    <p>Pentose phosphate pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common outcome of metabolic disorders affecting purine metabolism?

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

    What distinguishes gluconeogenesis from glycolysis?

    <p>Gluconeogenesis synthesizes glucose from substrates other than carbohydrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic process corresponds with the decomposition of glycogen into glucose?

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

    What is the primary purpose of gluconeogenesis?

    <p>To synthesize glucose during low carbohydrate intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an output of the glycolysis process?

    <p>2 molecules of NADH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which phase of glycolysis are ATP molecules consumed?

    <p>Energy investment phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the brain concerning glucose?

    <p>To rely solely on glucose for energy needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Elevated glucose levels in blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does pancreatic lipase play in lipid metabolism?

    <p>Hydrolyzes triglycerides to free fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major energy-generating process occurs when glucose levels are low?

    <p>Oxidation of fatty acids to acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a non-carbohydrate precursor for gluconeogenesis?

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

    What role do glucogenic amino acids play in gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Glucogenic amino acids can be converted into intermediates that enter the gluconeogenesis pathway to help synthesize glucose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is de novo synthesis in nucleotide metabolism?

    <p>De novo synthesis is the biochemical pathway where nucleotides are synthesized from simple precursor molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the body utilize lactate in gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Lactate is converted back to pyruvate through the Cori cycle, which can then be used to synthesize glucose via gluconeogenesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the salvage pathway contribute to nucleotide metabolism?

    <p>The salvage pathway recycles bases and nucleosides that are formed during the breakdown of nucleic acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of synthesizing glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors during starvation?

    <p>It ensures a continuous supply of glucose for critical organs, such as the brain, when dietary carbohydrates are not available.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to pyruvate derived from glucogenic amino acids during gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Pyruvate is converted into phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) through gluconeogenesis, enabling the synthesis of glucose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the metabolic disorder associated with purine metabolism abnormalities.

    <p>Gout is a metabolic disorder caused by excess uric acid in the blood and tissues, resulting in painful arthritis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In gluconeogenesis, how are glycerol and fatty acids related?

    <p>Glycerol can enter gluconeogenesis directly, while fatty acids primarily undergo beta-oxidation to generate acetyl CoA, which cannot be converted to glucose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of gluconeogenesis?

    <p>The primary function of gluconeogenesis is the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids and lactate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the difference between glycolysis and gluconeogenesis.

    <p>Glycolysis is the conversion of glucose to pyruvate, while gluconeogenesis is the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do amino acids contribute to energy production during gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Amino acids are converted into intermediates such as pyruvate or oxaloacetate, providing substrates for glucose synthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs to the amino group during the conversion of glucogenic amino acids to glucose?

    <p>The amino group is removed through transamination, leading to the formation of corresponding keto acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is glycogenesis and when does it occur?

    <p>Glycogenesis is the synthesis of glycogen from glucose and occurs when there is an excess of glucose in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the metabolic fate of ketogenic amino acids from glucogenic ones?

    <p>Ketogenic amino acids are primarily converted into ketone bodies or acetyl CoA, whereas glucogenic amino acids contribute to glucose synthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the process of glycogenolysis.

    <p>Glycogenolysis is the breakdown of glycogen into glucose, which occurs to provide energy when glucose levels are low.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do amino acids play in gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Amino acids serve as precursors for gluconeogenesis, providing the necessary components to synthesize glucose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the significance of the carbon skeleton produced from amino acid catabolism.

    <p>The carbon skeleton serves as a precursor for gluconeogenesis and the synthesis of non-essential amino acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to glucogenic amino acids during their degradation?

    <p>Glucogenic amino acids are converted into pyruvate or other TCA cycle intermediates, ultimately contributing to glucose production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the fate of the amino group during amino acid degradation.

    <p>The amino group is removed and excreted as urea, a waste product of the transamination reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does phenylketonuria (PKU) affect phenylalanine metabolism?

    <p>In PKU, phenylalanine accumulates due to a deficiency in phenylalanine hydroxylase, preventing its conversion to tyrosine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What metabolic products are generated from ketogenic amino acids?

    <p>Ketogenic amino acids are degraded to acetyl-CoA or acetoacetate, which can be utilized for ketone body synthesis or fatty acid production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the importance of transamination reactions in amino acid metabolism.

    <p>Transamination reactions are vital for synthesizing non-essential amino acids by transferring amino groups between amino acids and keto acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common symptoms are observed in individuals with phenylketonuria?

    <p>Common symptoms include a small head, delayed mental and social skills, seizures, and a musty odor in sweat and urine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify two distinct classes of amino acids based on their degradation pathways.

    <p>Amino acids are classified as glucogenic, which can be converted to glucose, and ketogenic, which can be converted to ketone bodies or fatty acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Glycolysis

    • Glucose breaks down into two molecules of pyruvate (3 carbon sugar)
    • 2 ATP formed in step 10 and 2 NADH = the energy product
    • 2 ATP are used in steps 1 and 3, replaced in step 7

    Gluconeogenesis

    • Synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors
    • Main function is to supply blood glucose when carbohydrates are deficient (fasting, starvation, or low-carb diet)
    • If glycogen stores are depleted, liver cells synthesize glucose
    • Brain relies on glucose (120g/day)
    • Non-carbohydrate precursors: lactate, pyruvate, glucogenic amino acids, glycerol, and propionate

    Glycogenesis

    • Synthesis of glycogen from glucose

    Glycogenolysis

    • Breakdown of glycogen to glucose

    Pentose Phosphate Pathway

    • Conversion of glucose to the 5-carbon sugar phosphate

    Diabetes Mellitus

    • A group of metabolic diseases with elevated blood glucose levels
    • Caused by defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both
    • Types: Type 1, Type 2, Gestational, and others

    Lipid Metabolism

    • Lipids are from three sources: diet, stored in adipose tissue, synthesized in the liver
    • When glucose is low, triglycerides can be converted into acetyl CoA and used to generate ATP
    • Fats (triglycerides) are ingested as food or synthesized by adipocytes or hepatocytes
    • The main lipids in foods are fats = triglycerides
    • Pancreatic lipase partially hydrolyzes triglycerides to mono- and di-glycerides, glycerol, and free fatty acids
    • This process – lipolysis – takes place in the cytoplasm

    Lipolysis

    • Glycerol directly enters the glycolysis pathway as dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP)
    • Lipids are an important energy source for the body
    • Triglycerides provide twice the energy per unit mass compared to carbs and proteins
    • 1 molecule of a 12-carbon fatty acid yields 78 ATP total energy vs. glucose’s 32 ATP

    Lipogenesis

    • When glucose levels are high, excess acetyl CoA generated by glycolysis is converted into fatty acids, triglycerides, cholesterol, steroids, and bile salts
    • This process creates fat from acetyl CoA and occurs in the cytoplasm of adipocytes or hepatocytes
    • Triglycerides and lipids are stored in adipose tissue until needed

    General Metabolism of Amino Acids

    • Dietary and body proteins are broken down into amino acids (catabolic reaction)
    • In transamination reactions, the amino group is removed, producing the carbon skeleton (keto acid)
    • The amino group is excreted as urea
    • The carbon skeleton is used for synthesizing non-essential amino acids
    • It is also used for gluconeogenesis or complete oxidation
    • Amino acids are used for synthesis of body proteins (anabolic reaction)

    Amino Acid Degradation

    • 10-15% of amino acids are broken down to CO2 and H2O, and the free energy is harvested
    • The rest enter the TCA cycle in one of two ways:
      • Glucogenic amino acids are degraded to pyruvate or other TCA intermediates that will become glucose
      • Ketogenic amino acids are degraded to acetyl-CoA or acetoacetate, which can be made into fatty acids or ketone bodies

    Amino Acid Metabolism Disorders

    • Phenylketonuria (PKU): Absence or deficiency in the hepatic enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH)
    • When PAH is deficient, phenylalanine (Phe) accumulates because it cannot be converted to tyrosine
    • Symptoms: Small head, delayed mental and social skills, seizures, and a “musty odour” to sweat, skin, and urine due to Phe conversion to phenylacetate (a ketone)
    • Other disorders: Alkaptonuria (black urine), Maple syrup urine disease

    Nucleic Acid Metabolism

    • Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA)

    Nucleotide Metabolism

    • Synthesis of Nucleotides:
      • De novo Synthesis: Nucleotides are synthesized new from simple precursor molecules
      • Salvage Pathway: Recycling bases and nucleosides formed during breakdown of nucleic acids

    Metabolic Disorders: Nucleotide Metabolism

    • Human diseases involving abnormalities in purine metabolism: Gout – painful form of arthritis
    • Caused by excess uric acid in the blood and tissues

    Lipid Metabolism

    • Lipids are a major source of energy.
    • Triglycerides yield more energy per unit mass than carbohydrates and proteins.
    • 1 molecule of a 12-carbon fatty acid provides 78 ATP, while glucose provides 32 ATP.

    Lipolysis

    • Glycerol can be used to produce glucose.
    • Glycerol directly enters the glycolysis pathway as dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP).

    Lipogenesis

    • Excess acetyl CoA generated by glycolysis can be converted into fatty acids, triglycerides, cholesterol, steroids, and bile salts.
    • This process occurs in the cytoplasm of adipocytes or hepatocytes.
    • Triglycerides and lipids are stored in adipose tissue until needed.

    Amino Acid Metabolism

    • Dietary proteins and body proteins are broken down into amino acids (catabolic reaction).
    • Amino group removal in transamination reactions produces a carbon skeleton (keto acid).
    • The amino group is excreted as urea.
    • The carbon skeleton is used for synthesizing non-essential amino acids, gluconeogenesis, and complete oxidation.
    • Amino acids are also used for the synthesis of body proteins (anabolic reaction).

    Amino Acid Degradation

    • 10-15% of amino acids are broken down to CO2 and H2O, with free energy harvested.
    • The rest enter the TCA cycle through two pathways:
      • Glucogenic amino acids are broken down into pyruvate or other TCA intermediates that ultimately become glucose.
      • Ketogenic amino acids are broken down into acetyl-CoA or acetoacetate, which can be used to make fatty acids or ketone bodies.

    Amino Acid Metabolism Disorders

    • Phenylketonuria (PKU) is caused by a deficiency or absence of the hepatic enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH).
    • When PAH is deficient, phenylalanine (Phe) accumulates due to its inability to convert into tyrosine.
    • Symptoms include small head, delayed mental and social skills, seizures, and a "musty odour" to the baby's sweat, skin, and urine resulting from the conversion of Phe to phenylacetate (a ketone).

    Nucleic Acid Metabolism

    • Nucleotide synthesis occurs through two pathways:
      • De novo synthesis: Nucleotides are synthesized from simple precursor molecules.
      • Salvage pathway: Recycling bases and nucleosides formed during nucleic acid breakdown.

    Metabolic Disorders: Nucleotide Metabolism

    • Human diseases involving abnormalities in purine metabolism include Gout.
    • It is a painful form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the blood and tissues.

    Summary: Metabolic Pathways of Glucose

    Name Derivation of Name Function
    Glycolysis Glyco - glucose
    Lysis - Decomposition    		 Conversion of glucose to pyruvate
    Gluconeogenesis Gluco - glucose
    Neo - new
    Genesis creation    		 Synthesis of glucose from amino acids, pyruvate, lactate, glycerol, and other non-carbohydrates.
    Not the exact reverse of glycolysis
    Glycogenesis Glyco (gen) - glycogen
    Genesis - creation    		 Synthesis of glycogen from glucose
    Glycogenolysis Glycogen - glycogen
    Lysis - decomposition    		 Breakdown of glycogen to glucose
    Pentose phosphate pathway Pentose - a five-carbon sugar
    Phosphate    		 Conversion of glucose to the 5-C sugar phosphate

    Study Check

    • Match the following processes:

      1. Glycolysis
      2. Glycogenesis
      3. Glycogenolysis
      4. Gluconeogenesis

      A. The synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrates B. The breakdown of glycogen into glucose C. The oxidation of glucose to two pyruvate D. The synthesis of glycogen from glucose

    Solution

      1. Glycolysis - C. The oxidation of glucose to two pyruvate
      1. Glycogenesis - D. The synthesis of glycogen from glucose
      1. Glycogenolysis - B. The breakdown of glycogen into glucose
      1. Gluconeogenesis - A. The synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrates

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