Metabolism and ATP Overview
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What is the result of the reaction that involves FAD in the citric acid cycle?

  • Conversion of fumarate to malate
  • Formation of FADH
  • Formation of malate
  • Conversion of succinate to fumarate (correct)

    • What product is formed when pyruvate is reduced under anaerobic conditions?

  • Ethanol
  • Glucose
  • Acetyl-CoA
  • Lactate (correct)

    • What primarily causes muscle soreness after intense exercise?

  • Depletion of oxygen
  • Accumulation of glucose
  • Build-up of fatty acids
  • Accumulation of lactate (correct)

    • What is one of the key components that make up coenzyme A?

    <p>Adenosine diphosphate (ADP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the citric acid cycle, what does acetyl-CoA combine with?

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

    Which statement accurately describes glycolysis?

    <p>Glycolysis is an anaerobic process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the first three reactions of glycolysis, what is primarily consumed?

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

    How many CO₂ molecules are released during one complete turn of the citric acid cycle?

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

    What is converted to fructose-1,6-bisphosphate in glycolysis?

    <p>Fructose-6-phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to NAD⁺ and FAD during the citric acid cycle?

    <p>They are reduced to NADH and FADH₂</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the citric acid cycle, what is one of the products formed from the conversion of GDP?

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

    What is the end product of glycolysis from one molecule of glucose?

    <p>Two molecules of pyruvate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the citric acid cycle particularly important for certain tissues?

    <p>They require a large amount of ATP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much ATP is generated during the last five reactions of glycolysis?

    <p>Four ATPs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which electron carriers are generated during the citric acid cycle?

    <p>NADH and FADH₂</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the thiol group of coenzyme A bond to?

    <p>Two-carbon acetyl groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the term bisphosphate in fructose-1,6-bisphosphate?

    <p>Shows that the phosphates are on different carbons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reaction represents the cleavage of fructose-1,6-bisphosphate?

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

    What happens to dihydroxyacetone phosphate in the glycolysis pathway?

    <p>It undergoes isomerization to produce glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) in cellular respiration?

    <p>To generate ATP using a proton gradient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which reaction does the aldehyde group of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate get oxidized?

    <p>Reaction 6: Oxidation and Phosphorylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of glycolysis in high energy demanding tissues?

    <p>To provide a rapid source of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to protons (H⁺ ions) during the process of oxidative phosphorylation?

    <p>They create a gradient by being pumped into the intermembrane space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ATP molecules are yielded from one glucose molecule during glycolysis?

    <p>Two ATPs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ATP molecules are produced after the phosphorylation from 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate to ADP?

    <p>Two ATPs are produced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is primarily produced during the citric acid cycle?

    <p>FADH2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme does not participate as a control point in the glycolysis pathway?

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

    What is the consequence of oxygen being unavailable for the Electron Transport Chain?

    <p>NADH and FADH2 cannot be oxidized, halting ATP production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What transformation occurs during the isomerization of 3-phosphoglycerate?

    <p>Phosphate group moves from carbon 3 to carbon 2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes a reaction occurring in glycolysis?

    <p>ATP is produced from ADP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many NADH molecules are produced from the conversion of two moles of pyruvate to acetyl CoA?

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

    What is formed as a result of the dehydration reaction in glycolysis?

    <p>Phosphoenolpyruvate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to pyruvate during anaerobic respiration?

    <p>It is converted into lactate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final product of the second direct phosphate transfer in glycolysis?

    <p>Pyruvate and ATP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of cellular respiration uses ATP synthase to generate ATP?

    <p>Oxidative Phosphorylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reactions is classified as 'cleavage' in glycolysis?

    <p>Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate splits to form two three-carbon compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of the mitochondria does the electron transport chain occur?

    <p>Inner mitochondrial membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When oxygen is available, what does pyruvate convert to in the mitochondria?

    <p>Acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the synthesis of ATP during oxidative phosphorylation?

    <p>The flow of protons back into the matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net ATP change during the conversion of glucose to pyruvate in glycolysis?

    <p>Net gain of 2 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ATP molecules are produced from the 2 NADH formed in glycolysis?

    <p>5 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total yield of ATP from 6 NADH in the citric acid cycle?

    <p>15 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net yield of ATP from the complete oxidation of 1 mol of glucose?

    <p>32 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ATP yield from 2 FADH2 formed in the citric acid cycle?

    <p>3 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ATP are consumed during the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate?

    <p>1 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process produces 2 GTP molecules that can be converted to ATP?

    <p>Citric Acid Cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ATP equivalents are produced from the oxidation of pyruvate?

    <p>5 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total ATP produced from 2 mol of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate in glycolysis?

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

    During glycolysis, how many ATP are produced from 2 molecules of phosphoenolpyruvate?

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

    Which step in glycolysis consumes 1 ATP to convert fructose-1,6-bisphosphate into glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate?

    <p>fructose-1,6-bisphosphate → glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Metabolic Pathways and Energy Production

    • Metabolic pathways are a series of chemical reactions that provide energy and the necessary substances for continued cell growth
    • Two types of metabolic reactions are catabolic and anabolic
    • Catabolic reactions break down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy
    • Anabolic reactions build large molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy
    • ATP is a high-energy compound that stores the energy released from the oxidation of food in cells

    Learning Objectives

    • Understand the process of catabolism and the structure of ATP
    • Identify the components and functions of coenzymes (NAD+, NADP+, FAD, and coenzyme A)
    • Explain the processes of glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain
    • Create an audio-visual presentation showcasing metabolic pathways

    Metabolism and ATP Energy

    • Metabolism encompasses all chemical reactions essential for cellular processes and growth
    • During catabolism, nutrients are broken down to release energy in the form of ATP
    • During anabolism, energy drives the synthesis of complex molecules, like proteins, from simpler building blocks
    • ATP is the primary energy currency of cells, storing and transferring energy

    Digestion of Foods

    • Food is broken down into smaller units for absorption and utilization
    • Fats are emulsified by bile salts, breaking them into smaller droplets for enzyme action
    • Carbohydrates are broken down by enzymes into monosaccharides for absorption
    • Proteins are broken down into amino acids for digestion

    Digestion of Carbohydrates

    • Salivary enzymes initially break down carbohydrates, and digestion continues in the stomach
    • Smaller carbohydrates like maltose, glucose are produced in the digestive process by enzymatic hydrolysis
    • Absorbed into bloodstream and converted into glucose, enabling utilization throughout the body

    Digestion of Fats

    • Bile salts emulsify fats into smaller droplets
    • Pancreatic enzymes like lipase hydrolyze fats, forming fatty acids and glycerol
    • These components are absorbed into the lymphatic system and later into the bloodstream enabling cell use

    Digestion of Proteins

    • Stomach acid (HCl) denatures proteins and activates enzymes like pepsin in hydrolysis to polypeptides
    • Small intestine enzymes (trypsin, chymotrypsin) further hydrolyze polypeptides into amino acids
    • Absorbed into the bloodstream for cellular use

    Coenzymes in Metabolic Pathways

    • Oxidation involves hydrogen loss, electron loss, or oxygen gain
    • Reduction involves hydrogen gain, electron gain, or oxygen loss
    • Coenzymes facilitate these reactions by aiding in electron transferring. Examples include NAD+ and FAD.

    NAD+

    • NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) facilitates oxidation-reduction reactions in the body
    • The B3 vitamin niacin provides the nicotinamide group, forming NAD+ molecule
    • NAD+ is reduced to NADH during reactions, utilizing stored energy

    NAD+ (Metabolic reactions)

    • NAD+ is required for metabolic reactions involving carbon-oxygen (C=O) bonds
    • The body uses NAD+ in oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones
    • NADH is produced when ethanol is converted to ethanal

    FAD

    • FAD (flavin adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme involved in electron transfer
    • It's derived from the B2 vitamin riboflavin and flavin ring structure
    • Involved in dehydrogenation reactions where single bonds become double bonds

    Coenzyme A (CoA)

    • CoA, not involved in redox reactions, is made of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), ADP, and aminoethanethiol
    • The key component is the thiol group, enabling CoA to bind with acetyl groups
    • CoA formation creates energy rich thioester acetyl CoA enabling transport

    Types of Metabolic Reactions

    • The main categories are anabolism and catabolism
    • Metabolic reactions synthesize complex molecules (anabolism) or break them down (catabolism)
    • Anabolic reactions utilize energy to build; catabolic reactions release energy

    Glycolysis: Oxidation of Glucose

    • Glycolysis is an anaerobic process, using glucose to generate energy
    • It involves multiple reactions, including substrate-level phosphorylation
    • Glucose (6 carbons) is converted to 2 molecules of pyruvate, each with 3 carbons
    • Byproducts like NADH are created, while 2 ATP are produced per glucose molecule

    Importance of Glycolysis

    • Important for highly energy demanding tissues like muscles & brains
    • Glycolysis provides rapid energy when oxygen is limiting
    • Pyruvate products enter the mitochondria if oxygen is available; it may be converted into lactate if oxygen is limited & converted to lactate

    Regulation of Glycolysis

    • Glycolysis is regulated at key points; there are 3 primary control points in glycolysis (hexokinase, phosphofructokinase, pyruvate kinase)
    • These points act as control centers, ensuring that glycolysis adapts based on energy needs, ensuring energy is provided as needed.

    ATP Yield from the Complete Oxidation of 1 mol of Glucose

    • Different reactions produce variable amounts of ATP during glucose oxidation
    • Various steps of glucose oxidation, from the initial steps of Glycolysis to the citric acid cycle and electron transport chain generate variable levels of ATPs (depending on efficiency step)

    Pathways for Pyruvate

    • Pyruvate is converted to acetyl CoA during aerobic conditions
    • Pyruvate is converted into lactate under anaerobic conditions
    • Lactate buildup can cause muscle fatigue and pain following workout activity

    Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle)

    • Acetyl CoA combines with oxaloacetate to form citrate starting the cycle
    • The cycle runs in multiple stages through various steps
    • The cycle releases two CO2 molecules per cycle
    • Energy carriers (NADH, FADH2) are produced & carry energy for later ATP production, via electron transport chain

    Importance of Krebs Cycle

    • Critical for transferring electrons via coenzyme NADH and FADH2, which are essential for ATP production
    • The cycle plays a vital role in oxidizing carbohydrates, fats, proteins for energy requirements of the body

    Electron Transport Chain

    • NADH and FADH2 molecules formed during glycolysis and Krebs cycle are pivotal in electron transfer processes along the chain.
    • Electrons are transferred through complexes embedded in the inner mitochondrial membrane
    • During electron transfer, protons and energy is captured and delivered to build ATP. This mechanism is very efficient

    Oxidative Phosphorylation

    • As electrons pass between complexes in electron transport chain, protons are pumped from the mitochondrial matrix to the intermembrane space generating proton gradient
    • Protons flow back from intermembrane space to the mitochondrial matrix via a protein complex
    • Movement produces enough energy to synthesis ATP, from ADP and phosphate molecules. This conversion is efficient.

    Importance of Electron Transport Chain

    • A major ATP producer, powering various cellular functions
    • Requires oxygen, & stops ATP production when oxygen is not available
    • Essential for organs with high energy demands like heart and brain; muscle contractions and nerve impulses depend on it.

    ATP Yield from the Complete Oxidation of 1 mol of Glucose

    • The complete oxidation of a single glucose molecule generates a significant amount of ATP, which comes from various steps
    • Details of how much ATP is produced at each step

    Overview of Glucose Metabolism (Overview)

    • Glucose is broken down in stages, yielding ATP byproducts
    • Key stages of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport chain are clearly defined steps. Each producing varying amounts of ATP.
    • The entire pathway is regulated which ensures sufficient production and utilization of energy

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