Gluconeogensis and Glycogen Flashcards
1
Q
which amino acids can be used to make glucose or ketone bodies?
A
threonine (T), isoleucine (I), phenylalanine (F), tyrosine (Y), and tryptophan (W)
2
Q
which amino acids can be used to only make ketone bodies?
A
leucine (L) and lysine (K)
3
Q
hexokinase in glycolysis is replaced with which enzyme in gluconeogenesis?
A
glucose-6-phosphatase
4
Q
phosphofructokinase in glycolysis is replaced with which enzyme in gluconeogenesis?
A
fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase
5
Q
pyruvate kinase in glycolysis is replaced with which enzyme in gluconeogenesis?
A
pyruvate carboxylase and phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) carboxykinase
6
Q
where does gluconeogenesis occur?
A
almost always in the liver
7
Q
can gluconeogenesis occur in the brain or muscle?
A
NO
