H: Additional Sources of Energy

Question 1

what are the additional sources of energy?

Answer 1

fats and proteins

Question 2

what is fat catabolism

Answer 2

-Modify & stick in Glycolysis + Krebs cycle
-Hydrolysis by a Lipase which Yields glycerol → Glycolysis
-Beta-oxidation Yields Acetyl-CoA, NADH and
FADH2 → Krebs cycle

Question 3

what is protein catabolism

Answer 3

-Modify and stick into Krebs Cycle
-Proteins broken down by Proteases
–Amino acids are deaminated
» Amines → NH3, NH4+, TMAO
» Remainder → Krebs cycle