Carbohydrate Metabolism overview Flashcards
1
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glycogenesis
A
synthesis of glycogen
2
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glycogenolysis
A
the breakdown of glycogen
3
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glycolysis
A
oxidation of glucose to pyruvate
4
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gluconeogenesis
A
synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources
5
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pentose phosphate pathway aka
A
hexose monophosphate shunt
6
Q
PPP
A
production of five-carbon monosaccharides (pentoses) and NADPH
7
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tricarboxylic acid cycle (TCA cycle)
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oxidation of acetyl-CoA to yield CO2 and high-energy electrons
