Energy Compounds Flashcards
NADP
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate
NAD
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
Phosphorylated form of NAD.
NADP
Used in anabolic reactions such as lipid and nucleic acid synthesis.
NADP
FAD
flavin adenine dinucleotide
Both ______ and _______ facilitate the transport of electrons from Krebs cycle to the ETC.
NAD and FAD
What are the 4 basic energy fuels of the body?
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fat
Alcohol
Carbohydrates are ___ kcal/mol
4
Proteins are ___ kcal/mol
4
Fats are ____kcal/ mol
9
Alcohol are ___ kcal/mol
7
__________ of energy fuels results in HEAT generation and ATP synthesis.
Catabolism
A degradative process which breaks down large molecules into smaller units releasing useful energy.
Catabolism
A biosynthetic process which constructs large molecules from smaller units. These reactions require energy.
Anabolism