Metabolism and AMP Regulation in Exercise

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What effect does an increase in AMP levels have on carbohydrate metabolism during strenuous physical activity?

Inhibition of glycogen synthesis

Stimulation of gluconeogenesis

Reduction in glucose mobilization

Activation of fatty acid catabolic pathways (correct)

How do hormonal and allosteric mechanisms influence metabolic pathways?

By regulating metabolite flow without major changes in intermediates (correct)

By causing large fluctuations in metabolite concentrations

By exclusively affecting lipid metabolism

By completely inhibiting carbohydrate metabolism

What metabolic state is indicated by high levels of AMP in vertebrates?

Metabolic stress (correct)

Sufficient ATP production

A state of muscle recovery

Surplus energy availability

Which of the following is a consequence of increased AMP levels related to fatty acid and carbohydrate metabolism?

Enhancement of catabolic pathways Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of AMP in metabolic regulation during exercise?

To signal energy deficiency and stimulate catabolism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason that sugar nucleotides are suitable for biosynthetic reactions?

Their formation is metabolically irreversible. Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme converts glucose 6-phosphate to glucose 1-phosphate?

Phosphoglucomutase Signup and view all the answers

What is released during the reaction catalyzed by UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase?

PPi Signup and view all the answers

Which nucleotide is crucial for the conversion of glucose 1-phosphate to UDP-glucose?

UTP Signup and view all the answers

What property of nucleotidyl groups aids in distinguishing hexoses used in metabolic pathways?

Their tagging of hexoses for specific purposes Signup and view all the answers

What assists the rapid removal of the product in the formation of sugar nucleotides?

Hydrolysis of PPi Signup and view all the answers

In glycogen synthesis, what type of molecules are added to grow the linear chains?

Activated sugar nucleotides Signup and view all the answers

What function do branched enzymes serve during glycogen synthesis?

To add branches to glycogen chains Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of glycogen synthase in glycogenesis?

It catalyzes the transfer of glucose from UDP-glucose to a nonreducing end of glycogen. Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is responsible for creating the branches in glycogen structure?

Glycogen-branching enzyme Signup and view all the answers

What initiates the assembly of new glycogen chains?

Glycogenin Signup and view all the answers

What is required for glycogen synthesis to take place?

A protein primer and an activated glucose precursor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the autocatalytic reaction involving glycogenin?

Formation of a glycosidic bond between UDP-glucose and Tyr194 of glycogenin Signup and view all the answers

What type of regulation coordinates glycogen synthesis and breakdown?

Allosteric regulation and phosphorylation Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone primarily promotes glycogen synthesis?

Insulin Signup and view all the answers

What happens to glucose when it is released from glycogen?

It reverts to glucose-6-phosphate first Signup and view all the answers

What is the catalytically active form of skeletal glycogen phosphorylase?

Glycogen phosphorylase a Signup and view all the answers

Which hormones are involved in the phosphorylation of glycogen phosphorylase b to convert it to glycogen phosphorylase a?

Epinephrine and glucagon Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an allosteric activator of glycogen phosphorylase in muscle?

ATP Signup and view all the answers

What role does Ca2+ play in the regulation of glycogen phosphorylase?

Activates phosphorylase kinase Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increased cAMP levels on carbohydrate metabolism?

Increases blood glucose concentration Signup and view all the answers

How does phosphorylase b kinase become active?

Through phosphorylation by PKA Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the enzymatic cascade involving cAMP is true?

It promotes the activation of multiple downstream enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What is the end product of glycogen breakdown catalyzed by glycogen phosphorylase?

Glucose-1-phosphate Signup and view all the answers

What enzyme is activated by PKA to stimulate glycogen breakdown?

Phosphorylase b kinase Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is NOT mentioned as regulating the balance between glycogen formation and glucose release?

Cortisol Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of ATP on phosphorylase during glycogen breakdown?

Deactivates phosphorylase Signup and view all the answers

What role does glucose play regarding phosphorylase a?

It binds to a site that enhances activity. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the kinetic behavior of phosphorylase a based on the information provided?

It exhibits sigmoidal velocity plots. Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme converts phosphorylase a to the less active form phosphorylase b?

Phosphoprotein phosphatase 1 Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the effect of Ca2+ in muscle contraction related to phosphorylase b kinase?

Ca2+ activates phosphorylase b kinase. Signup and view all the answers

How does AMP affect the activity of phosphorylase in muscle tissue?

It activates phosphorylase to enhance glucose release. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of glucose 6-phosphatase in the ER of liver cells?

It converts glucose 6-phosphate to glucose. Signup and view all the answers

Why is glucose 6-phosphatase located in the ER lumen?

To prevent interference with glycolysis. Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme deficiency is associated with Type Ia glycogen storage disease?

Glucose 6-phosphatase Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT a symptom of Type V glycogen storage disease?

Hemolytic anemia Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of glycogen storage diseases involving liver dysfunction?

High ketone bodies Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Type II (Pompe) disease from other glycogen storage diseases?

It involves lysosomal glucosidase deficiency. Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely impact of a deficiency in GLUT2, as seen in Type XI disease?

Reduced blood glucose levels. Signup and view all the answers

In which type of glycogen storage disease would you expect symptoms of kidney failure?

Type Ia Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is affected in Type IV (Andersen) glycogen storage disease?

Branching enzyme Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary symptom of Type IIIa glycogen storage disease?

Enlarged liver in infants Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is linked to muscle phosphorylase deficiency?

Type V Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome for infants diagnosed with Type II glycogen storage disease?

Death by age 2 Signup and view all the answers

What primary organ is primarily affected in Type Ia glycogen storage disease?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following enzymes is NOT involved in glycogenolysis?

Lysosomal glucosidase Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Glycogen Metabolism in Animals

Glycogen serves as a readily available glucose source for vertebrate animals, supplying energy to the brain and skeletal muscles.
Animals store significantly more energy as fat than glycogen, yet cannot convert fat into glucose.
Glycogen's highly branched structure allows rapid release of glucose and glucose phosphate monomers without increasing cytosol osmolarity.
Glycogen breakdown (glycogenolysis) occurs via phosphorolysis, generating phosphorylated glucose molecules suitable for glycolysis.
Skeletal muscles rely heavily on glycogen stores for bursts of activity.
Liver glycogen releases free glucose into the bloodstream to maintain blood glucose homeostasis when dietary glucose is insufficient, supplying the brain and other tissues.

Glycogen Structure and Function

Glycogen is a polymeric storage form of glucose found primarily in muscle and liver.
Glycogen granules are cytosolic and vary in size, structure, and subcellular location, appearing as electron-dense particles.
Beta-granules, which consist of 20-40 clustered granules and release glucose slowly, can be seen in well-fed animals but are absent after a 24-hour fast.
Alpha-granules, protein-rich and composed of clustered beta-granules, are prominent in well-fed animals and are often associated with smooth ER tubules.
Glycogenin dimer acts as the primer for glycogen synthesis.
Tiers of glucose residues are linked via (alpha 1→4) linkages, with branches created by (alpha 1→6) linkages.
The branched structure provides many non-reducing ends, crucial for the rapid access and utilization of glucose.

Glycogen Synthesis and Breakdown

Glycogen synthesis requires both a protein primer and an activated glucose precursor (individual glucose molecules activated as sugar nucleotides).
Activated glucose is added onto the nonreducing end of the growing linear chains in the outer tiers of glycogen beta-granules.
A branching enzyme adds branches periodically.
Glycogen breakdown (glycogenolysis) is catalyzed by glycogen phosphorylase, which cleaves glucose residues from the nonreducing ends of glycogen chains via phosphorolysis.
Glycogen phosphorylase requires pyridoxal phosphate.
The enzyme acts repetitively until it reaches a point four residues away from a (1→6) branch point.
A debranching enzyme transfers branches onto main chains, freeing the residue at the (1→6) branch as free glucose.
Glucose 1-phosphate is converted to glucose 6-phosphate by phosphoglucomutase to enter glycolysis or, in liver, be hydrolyzed to glucose for release into the bloodstream.

Regulation of Glycogen Metabolism

Hormone-controlled balance between glycogen synthesis and breakdown is essential for homeostasis.
Hormones epinephrine, glucagon, and insulin regulate this balance, primarily through allosteric regulation and phosphorylation of synthetic and degradative enzymes.
Regulatory enzymes and proteins are integral parts of the glycogen granule.
Glycogen phosphorylase exists in two forms:
- Phosphorylase a = catalytically active
- Phosphorylase b = much less active
Muscle glycogen phosphorylase is regulated by:
- Hormone-stimulated phosphorylation
- Allosteric effectors (e.g., Ca2+, AMP)
Elevation of cAMP activates PKA, leading to phosphorylation of phosphorylase b kinase, ultimately catalyzing the phosphorylation of glycogen phosphorylase b, leading to activation and glycogen breakdown.
Liver glycogen phosphorylase a is considered a glucose sensor, as glucose binding enhances its susceptibility to dephosphorylation by PP1, promoting glycogen breakdown.
Glycogen synthase also has two forms (phosphorylated and unphosphorylated).
Glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK3) phosphorylates glycogen synthase a, making it inactive, though glucose-6-phosphate can allosterically activate glycogen synthase, making it a substrate for PP1. The action of GSK3 is hierarchical, requiring a priming event of glycogen synthase phosphorylation by Casein kinase II.

Other Significant Points

Glycogen storage diseases result from genetic defects in glucose 6-phosphatase or glucose 6-phosphate transporter T1, causing type la glycogen storage disease.
The intriguing protein glycogenin acts as both a primer and an autocatalytic enzyme for glycogen assembly.
UDP-glucose donates glucose residues for glycogen synthesis by glycogen synthase.
Carbohydrate and lipid metabolism are integrated by hormonal and allosteric mechanisms.
Different regulatory mechanisms are in place for muscle glycogenolysis (metabolism in muscle cells) compared to liver glycogenolysis (metabolism in liver cells) because of a difference in tissue requirements. Specifically, muscle utilizes its stored glycogen for only immediate needs, while the liver functions to maintain blood glucose homeostasis.

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This quiz explores the role of AMP in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism during strenuous physical activity. Topics include hormonal and allosteric mechanisms, specific enzymatic reactions, and the significance of sugar nucleotides in biosynthetic pathways. Test your knowledge on metabolic regulation and the biochemical processes involved during exercise.