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Lactate can be converted into pyruvate by the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase and the coenzyme NAD+. Write the reaction in the standard biochemical format, using a curved arrow to show the involvement of NAD+.
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Ch.22 Carbohydrate Metabolism
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- Ch.1 Matter and Measurements27
- Ch.2 Atoms and the Periodic Table20
- Ch.3 Ionic Compounds8
- Ch.4 Molecular Compounds23
- Ch.5 Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions12
- Ch.6 Chemical Reactions: Mole and Mass Relationships28
- Ch.7 Chemical Reactions: Energy, Rate and Equilibrium64
- Ch.8 Gases, Liquids and Solids24
- Ch.9 Solutions52
- Ch.10 Acids and Bases25
- Ch.11 Nuclear Chemistry22
- Ch.12 Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes57
- Ch.13 Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds47
- Ch.14 Some Compounds with Oxygen, Sulfur, or a Halogen50
- Ch.15 Aldehydes and Ketones45
- Ch.16 Amines42
- Ch.17 Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives57
- Ch.18 Amino Acids and Proteins82
- Ch.19 Enzymes and Vitamins63
- Ch.20 Carbohydrates44
- Ch.21 The Generation of Biochemical Energy65
- Ch.22 Carbohydrate Metabolism45
- Ch.23 Lipids42
- Ch.24 Lipid Metabolism33
- Ch.25 Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism24
- Ch.26 Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis45
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Capitolo 22, Problema 61
Name the anabolic pathway for making glucose.
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Understand that an anabolic pathway is a metabolic process that builds larger molecules from smaller ones, requiring energy input.
Recognize that the process of making glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors is called gluconeogenesis.
Recall that gluconeogenesis primarily occurs in the liver and, to a lesser extent, in the kidneys.
Note that gluconeogenesis uses substrates such as pyruvate, lactate, glycerol, and certain amino acids to synthesize glucose.
Understand that gluconeogenesis is essentially the reverse of glycolysis, but it bypasses the irreversible steps of glycolysis using specific enzymes like pyruvate carboxylase and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase.
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Gluconeogenesis
Gluconeogenesis is the metabolic pathway through which organisms synthesize glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors. This process primarily occurs in the liver and, to a lesser extent, in the kidneys. It is crucial during periods of fasting or intense exercise when glucose levels are low, allowing the body to maintain energy homeostasis.
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Anabolic Pathways
Anabolic pathways are metabolic routes that construct molecules from smaller units, requiring energy input. These pathways are essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of cellular structures. In the context of gluconeogenesis, it represents the synthesis of glucose, contrasting with catabolic pathways that break down molecules to release energy.
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Substrates of Gluconeogenesis
The substrates of gluconeogenesis include lactate, glycerol, and certain amino acids, which serve as building blocks for glucose synthesis. These substrates are converted through a series of enzymatic reactions, ultimately leading to the formation of glucose. Understanding these substrates is vital for grasping how the body generates glucose from various sources during metabolic stress.
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