Metabolism and Nutrition: Overview of Metabolic Reactions

<p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3500 calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To convert pyruvate into acetyl CoA for further oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To create a proton gradient that drives the synthesis of ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To convert ammonia, a toxic byproduct of amino acid metabolism, into urea for excretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The breakdown of stored triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To produce ketone bodies as an alternative fuel source when glucose is scarce</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A state of energy surplus where the body stores excess nutrients as glycogen and fat</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To facilitate the uptake of glucose by cells and the storage of excess glucose as glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The synthesis of triglycerides from fatty acids and glycerol for storage in adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers