Glycolysis Flashcards
How many ATP are used in the investment phase?
2
What is gluconeogenesis?
The synthesis of glucose from simpler precursors like pyruvate and lactate
What is glycolysis?
The lysis of glucose
What is the high energy group in glycolysis?
Phosphate
How many steps in glycolysis?
10
Which is the most stable hexose?
Glucose
What is the yield of glycolysis?
2 molecules of pyruvate
How many stages of glycolysis?
2 ( preparation and payoff)
Is glycolysis endergonic or exergonic under standard conditions?
Exergonic
Difference between glycokinase and hexokinase
Hexokinase is present within many tissues like the muscles
Glucokinase is primarily in the liver
How many different types of GLUT?
4
What are GLUT’s?
Glucose transporters that transport glucose from outside to inside the cell
What does hexokinse and glucokinase do?
Add phosphor to glucose
Which enzymes converts glucose-6-phosphate into fructose-6-phosphate?
Phosphohexose isomerase
What is a hydride?
A hydrogen plus 2 protons