Bioenergetics & Carbohydrate Metabolism Flashcards
Which enzyme converts a 6-Carbon molecule to two 3-Carbon molecules? D
- Hexokinase/Glucokinase
- Pyruvate kinase
- PFK-1
- Aldolase
- Enolase
Aldolase
What are the inhibitors of the rate limiting step in glycolysis? C
- AMP
- Fructose 2,6-bisphosphate
- ATP, citrate
- Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate
- Fructose 6-phosphate
Fructose 1,6-bisphosphate
Which enzyme catalyzes the first irreversible step in Glycolysis? A
- Hexokinase/Glucokinase
- Pyruvate kinase
- PFK-1
- Aldolase
- Enolase
Hexokinase/Glucokinase
Which enzyme can be inhibited by fluoride? E
- Hexokinase/Glucokinase
- Pyruvate kinase
- PFK-1
- Aldolase
- Enolase
Enolase
Which molecule increases O2 delivery? E
- Glucose
- Glucose-6-phosphate
- Fructose-6-phosphate
- Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate
- 2,3-Bisphosphoglycerate
2,3-Bisphosphoglycerate
Which molecule is found intermediate of the glycolytic pathway and also an activator of pyruvate kinase? D
- Glucose
- Glucose-6-phosphate
- Fructose-6-phosphate
- Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate
- 2,3-Bisphosphoglycerate
Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate
Where is pyruvate converted to Acetyl CoA? C
- Cytosol
- Mitochondrial Membrane
- Mitochondrial Matrix
- Inner Mitochondrial Membrane
- None of the above
Mitochondrial Matrix
Which enzyme produces NADH in the Krebs cycle? E
- Isocitrate dehydrogenase
- alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase
- Malate dehydrogenase
- Succinate Dehydrogenase
- A, B, C
- All of the above
- Isocitrate dehydrogenase
- alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase
- Malate dehydrogenase
Which enzyme produces FADH2 in the Krebs cycle? D
- Isocitrate dehydrogenase
- alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase
- Malate dehydrogenase
- Succinate Dehydrogenase
- All of the above
Succinate Dehydrogenase
How is citrate synthase regulated? A
- Inhibited by Citrate
- Activated by Citrate
- Inhibited by Oxaloacetate
- Activated by Oxaloacetate
- None of the above
Inhibited by Citrate
How is isocitrate dehydrogenase regulated? E
- Inhibited by NADH
- Inhibited by ATP
- Activated by ADP
- Activated by Ca2+
- All of the above
All the above
How is the alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex regulated? E
- Activated by Ca2+
- Inhibited by NADH
- Inhibited by Succinyl CoA
- A, B
- A, B, C
- Activated by Ca2+
- Inhibited by NADH
- Inhibited by Succinyl CoA
Which enzyme is involved in both the Krebs Cycle as well as the ETC? D
- Isocitrate dehydrogenase
- alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase
- Malate dehydrogenase
- Succinate Dehydrogenase
- All of the above
Succinate Dehydrogenase
Which enzyme(s) catalyze the step(s) of the Krebs Cycle that produce CO2? E
- Isocitrate dehydrogenase
- alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase
- Malate dehydrogenase
- Succinate Dehydrogenase
- A, B
- A, B, C
- Isocitrate dehydrogenase
- alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase
the biochemical pathway in which glycogen breaks down into glucose-1-phosphate and glucose. The reaction takes place in the hepatocytes and the myocytes. The process is under the regulation of two key enzymes: phosphorylase kinase and glycogen phosphorylase
glycogenolysis
storing excess glucose for use by the body at a later time by converting sugar to gylcogen
glycogenesis
synthesis of new glucose from noncarbohydrate precursors, provides glucose when dietary intake is insufficient or absent
gluconeogenesis
Which is the primary enzyme in glycogenolysis? D
- Glycogen synthase, dephosphorylated
- Glycogen synthase, phosphorylated
- Glycogen phosphorylase, dephosphorylated
- Glycogen phosphorylase, phosphorylated
- None of the above
Glycogen phosphorylase, phosphorylated
Which is the primary enzyme in glycogenesis? A
- Glycogen synthase, dephosphorylated
- Glycogen synthase, phosphorylated
- Glycogen phosphorylase, dephosphorylated
- Glycogen phosphorylase, phosphorylated
- None of the above
Glycogen synthase, dephosphorylated
Which hormone inhibits glycogenolysis? D
- Glucagon
- Epinephrine
- Insulin
- A, B
- None of the above
Insulin
Which hormone inhibits glycogenesis? C
- Glucagon
- Epinephrine
- Insulin
- Two of the above
- None of the above
Glucagon & Epinephrine
Which statement below is correct? D
- An exergonic reaction will have a positive ΔG
- An endergonic reaction occurs when a process is at equilibrium
- A change in enthalpy determines whether a reaction is favorable
- When ΔG is negative, the reaction is spontaneous
When ΔG is negative, the reaction is spontaneous
Which process is matched to the correct location? C
- Krebs Cycle, Cytosol
- Glycolysis, Inner Mitochondrial Membrane
- Krebs Cycle, Mitochondrial Matrix
- Electron Transport Chain, Cytosol
Krebs Cycle, Mitochondrial Matrix
What complex(es) of the Electron Transport Chain transfers electrons to CoQ? D
- I
- II
- III
- Two of the above
- None of the above
I & II
What determines electron direction flow in the ETC? B
- Decreasing standard reduction potential
- Increasing standard reduction potential
- Increase in pH due to proton gradient
- Decrease in pH due to proton gradient
Increasing standard reduction potential
What form are most sugars? C
- S-sugar
- L-sugar
- D-sugar
- Racemases
D-sugar