Lecture 19 Flashcards
1
Q
g6p is necessary for the conversion of what to what
A
NADP+ to NADPH
2
Q
what does nadph do
A
reduce gluthathione
3
Q
what is the only part that refined grains retain
A
endosperm
4
Q
why are lignin and cellulose nonfermentable
A
don’t have the right enzymes (beta 1 -> 4)
5
Q
glycemic index
A
how fast a food increases blood sugar levels
6
Q
glycemic index range
A
1-100
7
Q
glycemic load
A
glycemic index + the amount of carb in a food
8
Q
what foods have a high glycemic index but realtively little carb and therefore low glycemic load
A
watermelon, carrots, whole-wheat bread
9
Q
normal blood level of glucose
A
4-10 mM
10
Q
hypoglycemia
A
low blood sugar (<4 mM)
11
Q
hyperglycemia
A
high blood sugar (>10mM, becomes noticeable at higher levels 15-20 mM)
