glycogen metabolism Flashcards

1
Q

stored form of glucose in animals vs plants

A

animals = glycogen
animals = starch

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2
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G6P

A

use an enzyme to move 6 Pi to 1 pi to make G1P.
This is then used to synthesize glycogen, and its also the breakdown product.

Need both synthesis and breakdown to be favorable, BOTH in the cytosol.

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3
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muscles contain how much glycogen

A

A LOT Of glycogen

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4
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liver glycogen store

A

gives you a 12 hr supply of glycogen, but if running marathons may be higher…

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5
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heart and brain

A

also store glycogen… but not a huge supply

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6
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muscle

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Muscle if low ATP, need glycogen to move.

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7
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In liver

A

low BG levels, if have glycogen can give blood glucose after breaking down

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