Comparative Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What must be included in carnivore diets to make sure the urea cycle can run properly?
A
Arginine (Found in meat)
2
Q
Where are ketone bodies created?
A
Liver
3
Q
Where are ketone bodies catabolized?
A
Muscle, kidney, heart
4
Q
What do ketone bodies do?
A
Transfer acetyl CoA from liver to tissues, allows safe/efficient use of fatty acids
5
Q
Which ketone body does a lot of ruminant energy come from?
A
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
