Metabolism 1 Flashcards
contains only C-C single bonds
saturated fat
contains C=C double-bond with H atoms on opposite side
trans-fat
contains C=C double-bond with H atoms on same side
cis-fat
How many Carbon atoms are in Pyruvate?
3
How many in Acetate?(i.e. acetyl-CoA)
2
When the nitrogen atom is removed from an amino-acid, this usually produces the poisonous molecule
ammonia
Enzymes in the liver can combine that molecule with CO2 to produce:
urea
removal of Nitrogen atoms from amino acids:
de-amination
making new glycogen molecules:
glycogenesis
breaking down glucose :
glycolysis
making new glucose molecules:
gluconeogenesis
breaking down glycogen to form glucose:
glycogenolysis
breaking down fat:
lipolysis
making new lipid molecules:
lipogenesis
1st step: In the lumen of the intestines:
______ are broken down into ____ by protease enzymes
proteins are broken down into amino acids by protease enzymes.