Biochem II-T1 Flashcards
1
Q
Where does gluconeogenesis primarily occur?
A
Liver, lesser extent renal cortex
2
Q
Where is lactate formed in?
A
-Anaerobic skeletal muscle (no oxygen)
-RBCs (No Mitrochodria)
3
Q
Glycogen is a branched _______________
A
Homopolysaccharide
4
Q
Glycogen’s connections are:
A
Alpha 1-4 branched with alpha 1-6
5
Q
Where is glycogen used/stored?
A
Liver and Skeletal muscle
6
Q
Glucose from glycogen enters glycolytic pathway through action of three enzymes:
A
- Glycogen phosphorylase
- Glycogen debranching enzyme
- Phosphoglucomutase
7
Q
Where in the body can glycogen breakdown (glycogenolysis) occur?
A
-Liver: Glucose 6-phosphate—> Glucose 6-phosphotase
-Skeletal Muscle: Glucose—>glucose 6-P
8
Q
> 50% of daily energy requirement for:
A
-Liver
-Heart
-Resting Skeletal Muscle
