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Which of the statements below about metabolism is INCORRECT? a. most anabolic reactions, such as building larger molecules from small building block molecules, do not require the input of energy b. the energy produced from catabolism is captured in the form of ATP, the energy currency of the cell c. metabolism refers to the sum total of chemical reactions that lead to the breakdown or synthesis of biomolecules d. metabolism is the sum total of catabolism and anabolism - Answer a which ...

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Biological function of gluconeogenesis - Answer To assist in maintaining adequate blood glucose levels Where gluconeogenesis occurs in animals - Answer Primarily liver, but also kidneys Basic formula for gluconeogenesis - Answer 2 pyruvate + 4 ATP + 2 GTP + 2 NADH + 2 H + 6H2O = Glucose + 4 ADP + 2 GDP + 6 Pi + 2 NAD+ CHECK NOTES FOR A GLUCONEOGENESIS FILL IN SHEET AFTER THESE FLASHCARDS pls - Answer . Role of lactate in gluconeogenesis - Answer Lactate to be converted...

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All amino acids have at least one - Answer nitrogen atom an important question to ask as we begin to look at amino acid synthesis is where does the nitrogen come from, and how is it incorporated into amino acids? the enzyme glutamine synthetase plays a central role in - Answer overall nitrogen metabolism and in the synthesis of many nitrogen-containing biomolecules Amino acid synthesis obviously require other types of reactions to - Answer incorporate the carbon and oxygen atom...

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calmodulin - Answer An intracellular calcium-binding protein found in eukaryotes. Serves to regulate the activities of many calcium-responsive proteins and processes epinephrine (adrenaline) - Answer a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands in response to stress and/or fear. Initiates the "fight or flight" response glucagon - Answer a peptide hormone released by the pancreas in response to low blood glucose levels. Serves to mobilize glucose from glycogen stores glycogen ...

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glycolysis is found in - Answer nearly all prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in eukaryotes, where does glycolysis occur - Answer cytosol as soon as glucose is transported into the cell, the enzymes of glycolysis can immediately act on it glycolysis converts one molecule of glucose to - Answer two molecules of pyruvate what are the two major functions of glycolysis - Answer 1. generate ATP 2. a number of the intermediates of this pathway serve as building blocks for the b...

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Anabolism - Answer Building molecules, requires energy input Catabolism - Answer Breaking apart molecules, releases energy Functions of metabolism - Answer 1. To obtain chemical energy in the form of ATP 2. To convert ingested food molecules into building blocks of larger molecules needed 3. To assemble small building blocks into larger stuff 4. To synthesize and degrade specific biomolecules in cells Amphibolic pathways - Answer Can function anabolically or catabolically...

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what does the body of storage forms of? - Answer fatty acids (triacylglycerides) and glucose (glycogen) is there a storage depot for amino acids? - Answer no what is not a normal biochemical role for the body's muscles? - Answer protein that can be broken down to provide amino acids that can potentially be used for other purposes including for fuel what happens in a normal state with amino acids? - Answer no reservior of amino acids to synthesize proteins and thus need th...

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how are fatty acids degraded - Answer B-oxidation What is B-oxidation? - Answer a repetitive process where long-chain fatty acids are degraded to acetyl CoA, depending on the length of the fatty acid. in b-oxidation the acetyl CoA produced can directly enter which cycle - Answer citric acid cycle Where does B-oxidation occur? - Answer mitochondrial matrix during each cycle of b-oxidation ________ and _______ are produced - Answer NADH, FADH2 During each cycle of β-...

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Oxidative Phosphorylation - Answer The production of ATP using energy derived from the redox reactions of an electron transport chain; the third major stage of cellular respiration. Electron-transport chain - Answer A sequence of electron carrier molecules (membrane proteins) that shuttle electrons during the redox reactions that release energy used to make ATP. Cellular respiration - Answer Collective activities of the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, ultimately r...

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What is a glucogenic amino acid? - Answer - amino acids that are catabolized to pyruvate or an intermediate of the TCA cycle - can be used for glucose synthesis What is a ketogenic amino acid? - Answer - amino acids that are catabolized to acetyl CoA or acetoacetate - cannot give rise to the net synthesis of glucose but rather lead to the formation of fatty acids, ketone bodies, or their precursors Which amino acids are exclusively ketogenic? - Answer - leucine - lysine Whic...

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Metabolism - Answer Enzyme catalyzed reactions that occur in all cells to either breakdown biomolecules to obtain energy (ATP), or reactions that synthesize biomolecules that our body needs Metabolism is the sum of - Answer Catabolism + Anabolism Catabolism - Answer Chemical reactions that breakdown biomolecules to produce energy Anabolism - Answer Chemical reactions that lead to the synthesis of biomolecules • require energy input 4 primary functions of metabolism - A...

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