Metabolism 1 2 Flashcards
What processes are involved in metabolism?
catabolism and anabolism
What is catabolism
breakdown of complex molecules into simpler molecules and release of energy via ATP
What is anabolism
assembling simple substances to form new complex molecules via energy from ATP
Where are the energy stored in ATP?
High energy bonds of the three phosphates
What happens when ATP is used for energy?
It is hydrolyzed to ADP and inorganic phosphate
What is oxidation?
loss of electron such as when you add oxygen or remove a hydrogen
What is reduction?
addition of an electron such as when you add hydrogen or remove oxygen
Name the following compounds in terms of their oxidation status from least to greates Methane Formic Acid Formaldehyde Methanol Carbon Dioxide
CH4 (methane) CH3OH(Methanol) CH2O (Formaldehyde) HOCHO (Formic Acid) CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
What are the most important electron carriers and their reduced forms ?
NAD+ =>NADH
NADP+ => NADPH
What is the common product that the major products of digestion of carbs, lipids, and proteins in the metabolic pathway lead to?
Acetyl CoA
What is the primary function of Acetyl-CoA
Convey carbon atom within the acetyl group to the TCA Cycle to be oxidized for energy production
Where is Acetyl CoA generated?
In the mitochondrial matrix
Where does the conversion of pyruvate to Acetyl CoA take place?
Mitochondrial Matrix
What are the 4 fates for Acetyl CoA and which is the primary fate?
- Oxidize acetyl groups in CAC for energy generation and produce ATP, CO2, H2O (Primary fate)
- Lipogenesis: Form fatty acids -> esterification -> form triacylglycerol
- Ketogenesis: Form ketone bodies
- Cholesterologenesis: form cholesterol to synthesize steroids
Can all components of metabolism (fat, protein, carbs) give rise to the synthesis and storage of fat?
Yes, by first converting into acetyl CoA
How are fructose and galactose metabolized?
Converted to intermediates in the same glycolysis pathway as glucose
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
stored in glycogen
Which organs have the largest stores of glycogen?
liver, heart, skeletal muscle
What happens to fatty acids?
Go through beta oxidation in mitochondria to form Acetyl-CoA
Otherwise, they form Triacylglycerols to be stored in adipose tissue
Can cell without a mitochondria have beta oxidation?
No because it require mitochondria to beta-oxidize fatty acids to form Acetyl-CoA
What happens to amino acids in metabolism?
Metabolized to form either Acetyl-CoA or an intermediate in the CAC
What is the downside to the metabolism of amino acids
Formation of ammonia which is toxic at high levels if not converted to uera
How are amino acids stored?
As proteins
What are the fuel preferences for the liver?
fatty acids
glucose
amino acids
What are the fuel preferences for adipose tissue?
Fatty acids
What are the fuel preferences for skeletal muscle
At rest: fatty acids
Exertion: glucose
What are the fuel preferences for heart muscle?
Fatty acids (still uses everything though just prefers this)
What are the fuel preferences for the brain?
Fed state: glucose
Starvation: ketone bodies/glucose
What is the driving force for the coordination of metabolism?
To provide the normal range of glucose levels for hte brain as nerve cells die in a very short period of time
What happens in a fasted state (starvation)
low blood insulin -> activate lipolysis in adipose tissue -> raise blood levels of fatty acids -> used in preference to glucose via beta oxidation of fatty acid in liver for ATP used for gluconeogenesis
Brain uses ketone bodies as alternative when ketone body levels iin blood are high enough, BUT brain will never lose its requirement for glucose
What are hte kcal/g for carbs, proteins, fats?
Carbs:4
Fats:9
Protein:4
Carbs/Source/Enzymes:
Amylopectin
Source; Potatoes, rice, corn, bread
Enzyme: Isomaltase
Carbs/Source/Enzymes::
Amylose
Source; Potatoes, rice, corn, bread
Enzyme: Maltase
Carbs/Source/Enzymes:
Starch
Mix of amylose and amylopectin
Carbs/Source/Enzymes:
Sucrose
Source; Table Sugar, desserts
Enzyme: Sucrase
Carbs/Source/Enzymes:
Lactose
Source: Milk, milk products
Enzyme: Lactase
Carbs/Source/Enzymes:
Fructose
Source: Fruit, honey
Enzyme: none
Carbs/Source/Enzymes:
Glucose
Source: Fruit, hooney, grapes
Enzyme: none
Carbs/Source/Enzymes:
Maltose
Source: Barley
Enzyme: Maltase
Carbs/Source/Enzymes:
Trehalose
Source: Young Mushroom
Enzyme: Trehalase
Carbs/Source/Enzymes:
Cellulose
Source: Fiber in plant foods
Enzyme: none; not digestible by humans, forms bulk of feces
What is starch
Polymer of glucose
Mix of alpha 1-4 and alpha 1-6 linkages
What breaks down starch?
Amylase (Salivary and pancreatic)
What are the major disaccharides and their components?
Sucrose: glucose and fructose
Lactose: glucose and galactose
What breaks down disacchrides?
disaccharidases (Sucrase, Lactase) found in brush border of small intestine
What happens to sacchrides that are not hydrolyzed?
Cannot be absorbed, and reach lower tract of intestine at which point past the lower ileum are bacteria
What causes lactose intolerance and what problems does it cause?
Deficiency in lactase enzyme production
Dietary lactose not sufficiently hydrolyzed/absorbed -> stays in intestine and causes osmosis of water into the intestine
Intestinal Bacteria can also metabolize lactose to form lactic acid, H+, CO2, CH4 gas, causes bloating, flatulence, and diarrhea
What is the treatment for lactose intolerance?
Avoid milk and milk products from diet
Whats the difference in lactose intolerance between infants and adults
Infants: congenital lactase deficiency starting at birth causing changes in the secondary structure of the enzyme and truncating it abnormally
Adults: lactose intolerance caused by gradual decrease in activity of hte LCT gene
Insulin
Peptide hormone
Secreted by beta cells of pancreas
Function: maintain low blood glucose and promote glycolysis on long term basis and glycogen synthesis
Hyperglycemia => inc insulin
Glucagon
Peptide homrone
Secreted by alpha cells of pancreas when blood glucose too low
Causes liver to release glucose into the blood
Hypoglycemia => inc glucagon
Glycogenesis
Breakdown of glycogen to G1P and glucose in liver and muscles by enzyme glycogen phosphorylase
Glycolysis
Metabolic pathway in cytoplasm in which a single glucose is converted to : 2 pyruvic acid, 2 ATP, 2 NADH and 2 water
Gluconeogenesis
Generation of glucose from non-carb carbon substrates like pyruvate, lactate, glycerol, glucogenic amino acids
Glycogenesis
Formation of glycogen from glucose
Fed State induces what?
Increased glycogen formation
Increased pyruvate and lactate formation via glycolysis
Increased formation of Acetyl-CoA from pyruvate oxidation which feeds into the TCA cycle
Increased insulin release from pancreatic beta cells in response to influx of glucose
No gluconeogenesis by liver
Fasted/Starved state induces what?
Increased levels of glucagon by alpha pancreatic cells
Increased levels of epinephrine by adrenal medulla
Increased glycogen degradation to produce G6P
Increased gluconeogenesis
How is carbohydrate metabolized in RBCs?
RBCs lack mitchondria so it cannot use amino acid or fatty acid metabolism. Depend entirely on glycolysis
How is carbohydrate metabolized in brain tissue cells?
Brain has an absolute requirement for glucose and a very minimal reserve of glycogen. Can carry out TCA cycle
How is carbohydrate metabolized in muscle/heart cells?
Have major stores for glycogen. Muscles cannot mobilize glycogen or glucose into circulation. Can carry out TCA and also produce lactic acid from pyruvate
How is carbohydrate metabolized in adipose tissue cells?
Convert excess glucose into fat. Can form glycogen but does not carry out TCA