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Master the fundamentals of glucose metabolism with our comprehensive study guide. This 5-page PDF quiz covers key concepts such as gluconeogesis, glycolysis, and the roles of glucagon and ATP. Engage with 20 expert-crafted questions that will help you build a strong understanding of complex metabolic processes.

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Biochemistry

Gluconeogenesis




Compiled By Simon Mwangi
Edition: 2024/25

, Science | Biochemistry I of IV pages
1. 3 main sources for gluconeogesis
Amino acidsLactate Glycerol

2. Where does glycerol go through glucogenogenesis to become glucose?
The liver

3. What is the major organ for gluconeogenesis?
Liver

4. What is gluconeogenesis?
Synthesis of glucose from simpler precursors

5. How much glucose is needed by the body daily?
160g

6. How much glucose does the brain need per day?
120g

7. What is exogenous?
Dietary glucose

8. 3 sources of blood glucose
Dietary intake GlycogenolysisGluconeogenesis

9. When does gluconeogenesis kick in?
At the absence of dietary glucose in the blood

10. What is missing when the body goes from fasting to starvation?
Glycogen

11. What is the only fuel for red blood cells?
Glucose

12. What is the primary fuel for the brain?
Glucose

13. Does the rate of glycolysis exceed the rate of oxidative metabolism?
Yes

14. What is the main source of glucose during starvation?
The muscles, when you are starving you body breaks down muscles

15. Which is the first molecule created in gluconeogenesis?
Pyruvate

16. What 2 reactions can glycerol be used for?
Glycolysis Gluconeogenesis


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Dennis L. Kasper, Anthony S. Fauci, Stephen L. Hauser, Dan L. Longo, J. Larry Jameson, Joseph Loscalzo Harrisons Manual of Medicine, 19th Edition
Publisher: 2016 ISBN: 9780071828543 Edition: Unknown

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