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Which end product is generated during aerobic glycolysis?
Which end product is generated during aerobic glycolysis?
What is the net synthesis of ATPs in glycolysis?
What is the net synthesis of ATPs in glycolysis?
What is the primary site for glycolysis within a cell?
What is the primary site for glycolysis within a cell?
Which of the following steps is NOT considered one of the three irreversible regulatory points in glycolysis?
Which of the following steps is NOT considered one of the three irreversible regulatory points in glycolysis?
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Which type of glycolysis occurs in the absence of oxygen?
Which type of glycolysis occurs in the absence of oxygen?
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Which sugar is primarily involved in the metabolism processes described?
Which sugar is primarily involved in the metabolism processes described?
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What does anaerobic glycolysis primarily produce?
What does anaerobic glycolysis primarily produce?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in glycolysis?
Which of the following is NOT a step in glycolysis?
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What triggers the continuous breakdown of fatty acids in type I diabetic patients?
What triggers the continuous breakdown of fatty acids in type I diabetic patients?
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Which of the following correctly describes the by-products of ketone body oxidation?
Which of the following correctly describes the by-products of ketone body oxidation?
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What is the main storage form of glucose in animals?
What is the main storage form of glucose in animals?
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Which enzyme catalyzes the synthesis of glycogen?
Which enzyme catalyzes the synthesis of glycogen?
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Which molecule is produced from the complete oxidation of acetoacetate in the brain mitochondria?
Which molecule is produced from the complete oxidation of acetoacetate in the brain mitochondria?
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Which of the following best describes the metabolic branch point associated with glucose phosphorylation?
Which of the following best describes the metabolic branch point associated with glucose phosphorylation?
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Which enzyme is responsible for glycogen degradation?
Which enzyme is responsible for glycogen degradation?
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What is produced excess when the cellular environment becomes acidic due to ketone body accumulation?
What is produced excess when the cellular environment becomes acidic due to ketone body accumulation?
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What role does glycogenin play in glycogenesis?
What role does glycogenin play in glycogenesis?
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During which step is glucose converted into glucose-6-phosphate?
During which step is glucose converted into glucose-6-phosphate?
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What is the function of the branching enzyme in glycogenesis?
What is the function of the branching enzyme in glycogenesis?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of glucose-1-phosphate to UDP-glucose?
Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of glucose-1-phosphate to UDP-glucose?
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What is the substrate for the hexose monophosphate pathway?
What is the substrate for the hexose monophosphate pathway?
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Which end product is produced by the oxidative phase of the hexose monophosphate pathway?
Which end product is produced by the oxidative phase of the hexose monophosphate pathway?
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What are the implications of phosphorylating glucose during glycogenesis?
What are the implications of phosphorylating glucose during glycogenesis?
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What is the primary outcome of chain extension in glycogenesis?
What is the primary outcome of chain extension in glycogenesis?
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What type of phase follows the oxidative phase in the hexose monophosphate pathway if D-ribose 5-phosphate is not utilized in nucleotide synthesis?
What type of phase follows the oxidative phase in the hexose monophosphate pathway if D-ribose 5-phosphate is not utilized in nucleotide synthesis?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the isomerization of D-ribulose 5-phosphate in the hexose monophosphate pathway?
Which enzyme is responsible for the isomerization of D-ribulose 5-phosphate in the hexose monophosphate pathway?
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Which glucose transporter is primarily found in muscle cells?
Which glucose transporter is primarily found in muscle cells?
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What triggers the process of glycogenesis to occur?
What triggers the process of glycogenesis to occur?
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What type of reactions occur in the non-oxidative phase of the hexose monophosphate pathway?
What type of reactions occur in the non-oxidative phase of the hexose monophosphate pathway?
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Which of the following statements about energy in the hexose monophosphate pathway is correct?
Which of the following statements about energy in the hexose monophosphate pathway is correct?
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In the process of isomerization, glucose-6-phosphate is converted into which molecule?
In the process of isomerization, glucose-6-phosphate is converted into which molecule?
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What is the primary purpose of the hexose monophosphate pathway?
What is the primary purpose of the hexose monophosphate pathway?
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What occurs during the formation of UDP-glucose and pyrophosphate?
What occurs during the formation of UDP-glucose and pyrophosphate?
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Which of the following monosaccharides can be directly used in glycolysis?
Which of the following monosaccharides can be directly used in glycolysis?
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What is the product of the phosphorylation of fructose by hexokinase?
What is the product of the phosphorylation of fructose by hexokinase?
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Which step must occur for galactose to enter the glycolytic pathway?
Which step must occur for galactose to enter the glycolytic pathway?
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What is the role of the enzyme galactokinase?
What is the role of the enzyme galactokinase?
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What products are formed when fructose is phosphorylated by hexokinase?
What products are formed when fructose is phosphorylated by hexokinase?
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Which substrate is required for the conversion of galactose-1-phosphate to glucose-1-phosphate?
Which substrate is required for the conversion of galactose-1-phosphate to glucose-1-phosphate?
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What is the initial substrate involved in the phosphorylation of fructose?
What is the initial substrate involved in the phosphorylation of fructose?
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What is the main purpose of the glycolytic pathway in relation to fructose?
What is the main purpose of the glycolytic pathway in relation to fructose?
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Which product of the galactose metabolism is generated by galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase?
Which product of the galactose metabolism is generated by galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase?
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Study Notes
The Central Role of Glucose in Metabolism
- Glucose is the primary energy source for most cells in the body.
- It plays a central role in metabolic pathways.
- The breakdown of glucose is essential for ATP (energy) production.
Glycolysis
- Glycolysis is the first stage of glucose metabolism.
- It occurs in the cytoplasm of cells.
- It is a 10-step process that breaks down glucose into pyruvate.
- There are three irreversible steps that are regulated:
- Phosphorylation of glucose
- Phosphorylation of fructose-6-phosphate
- Transfer of a phosphate group from PEP to ATP to produce pyruvate
- Two types of glycolysis:
- Aerobic glycolysis: This happens in the presence of oxygen and results in pyruvate.
- Anaerobic glycolysis: Lack of oxygen results in lactate production.
- Net synthesis: 2 ATP molecules
Gluconeogenesis, Glycogenolysis, and Glycogenesis
- Gluconeogenesis: Synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources (e.g. pyruvate, lactate, glycerol, and amino acids).
- Glycogenolysis: Breakdown of glycogen into glucose.
- Glycogenesis: Synthesis of glycogen from glucose.
Hexose Monophosphate Pathway (HMP)
- Also known as the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP) or phosphogluconate pathway.
- Occurs in the cytosol.
- It is an alternative pathway for glucose metabolism.
- Produces:
- Reducing equivalents (NADPH) for reductive biosynthesis
- Ribose-5-phosphate for nucleotide synthesis
- No net energy production or consumption.
- Two main phases:
- Oxidative phase: generates NADPH and produces ribulose-5-phosphate
- Non-oxidative phase: Interconverts sugars with different carbon lengths using multiple enzymes.
Metabolism of Other Carbohydrates (fructose, galactose)
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Fructose:
- Phosphorylated to fructose-6-phosphate by hexokinase.
- Can enter the glycolytic pathway at the second step.
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Galactose:
- Needs to be converted to glucose-1-phosphate before entering glycolysis.
- Galactose is phosphorylated to galactose-1-phosphate by galactokinase.
- Galactose-1-phosphate is then converted to glucose-1-phosphate by galactose-1-phosphate uridyltransferase (GALT).
Ketone Body Metabolism
- Ketone bodies are produced when there’s an excess of glycerol and fatty acids compared to carbohydrates and proteins.
- They are synthesized from acetyl-CoA.
- They become a major energy source particularly in type I diabetic individuals who lack insulin.
- They are oxidized to produce ATP and H+, making the cellular environment acidic.
- Excessive ketone bodies lead to diabetic ketoacidosis.
Glycogen Metabolism Overview
- Glycogen is the primary storage form of glucose in animals.
- In the liver, glucose-6-phosphate can be converted to glucose and released into the bloodstream.
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Glycogenesis (glycogen synthesis):
- Occurs when there’s an excess of glucose.
- Glucose is converted to glucose-6-phosphate and then glucose-1-phosphate.
- UDP-glucose is the precursor for glycogen synthesis.
- Catalyzed by glycogen synthase and branching enzyme.
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Glycogenolysis (glycogen breakdown):
- Occurs when glucose levels are low.
- Catalyzed by glycogen phosphorylase and debranching enzyme.
- Glucose-1-phosphate is then converted to glucose-6-phosphate.
Glycogenesis: Step-by-Step Breakdown
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Step 1: Phosphorylation:
- Glucose enters the cells via GLUT transporters (GLUT2 in hepatocytes and GLUT4 in myocytes and adipocytes).
- It is phosphorylated to glucose-6-phosphate by hexokinase (muscle) or glucokinase (liver).
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Step 2: Isomerization:
- Glucose-6-phosphate is converted to glucose-1-phosphate by phosphoglucomutase.
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Step 3: UDP-Glucose formation:
- Glucose-1-phosphate and UTP react to form UDP-glucose and pyrophosphate.
- Catalyzed by UDPG pyrophosphorylase.
- Hydrolysis of pyrophosphate by pyrophosphatase favors the forward reaction.
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Step 4: Chain initiation:
- Glycogenin acts as a primer for initial glucose attachment.
- UDP-glucose attaches to the tyrosine residue of glycogenin.
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Step 5: Chain Extension:
- Glycogen synthase catalyzes the formation of glycosidic bonds between UDP-glucose and the terminal glucose of glycogen.
- UDP is released.
- Glucose is added to the non-reducing end of the glycogen chain.
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Step 6: Branching:
- Branching enzyme transfers glucose residues from the non-reducing end of the chain, forming alpha-1,6 glycosidic bonds.
- This creates branches in the glycogen molecule.
Key Enzymes in Glycogen Metabolism
- Glycogen synthase: Catalyzes glycogen synthesis.
- Branching enzyme: Creates branches in the glycogen molecule.
- Glycogen phosphorylase: Catalyzes glycogen breakdown.
- Debranching enzyme: Removes branches from the glycogen molecule.
- Hexokinase/Glucokinase: Phosphorylates glucose.
- Phosphoglucomutase: Converts glucose-6-phosphate to glucose-1-phosphate.
- UDPG pyrophosphorylase: Catalyzes the formation of UDP-glucose.
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This quiz explores the central role of glucose in metabolism, including glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, and glycogenesis. Test your knowledge on the processes involved in energy production and how glucose serves as a key metabolic intermediate.
