gluconeogenesis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four important enzymes in gluconeogenesis
A
Pyruvate caroxykinase, PEPCK, F6BPase, and Glucose-6-phosphatase
2
Q
Where does gluconeogenesis occur
A
kidney, liver and intestines (?)
3
Q
What is OAA converted to in the mitochondria and why
A
aspartate and malate because the mitochondria doesn’t have OAA transporters
4
Q
where is the conversion of G6P–>glucose done
A
the ER
5
Q
excess acetyl coA has what effect on gluconeogenesis
A
promotes it
6
Q
excess citrate has what effect on gluconeogenesis
A
promotes it
7
Q
Cori cycle shows
A
how the liver takes up alanine and lactate from other organs, turns it into glucose, and returns it to the initial organ
8
Q
Cahill cycle shows
A
how the liver takes up alanine in muscle converts it to glucose and returns it to muscle
