Metabolism 1 Flashcards

1
Q

contains only C-C single bonds

A

saturated fat

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2
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contains C=C double-bond with H atoms on opposite side

A

trans-fat

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3
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contains C=C double-bond with H atoms on same side

A

cis-fat

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4
Q

How many Carbon atoms are in Pyruvate?

A

3

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5
Q

How many in Acetate?(i.e. acetyl-CoA)

A

2

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6
Q

When the nitrogen atom is removed from an amino-acid, this usually produces the poisonous molecule

A

ammonia

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7
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Enzymes in the liver can combine that molecule with CO2 to produce:

A

urea

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8
Q

removal of Nitrogen atoms from amino acids:

A

de-amination

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9
Q

making new glycogen molecules:

A

glycogenesis

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10
Q

breaking down glucose :

A

glycolysis

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11
Q

making new glucose molecules:

A

gluconeogenesis

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12
Q

breaking down glycogen to form glucose:

A

glycogenolysis

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13
Q

breaking down fat:

A

lipolysis

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14
Q

making new lipid molecules:

A

lipogenesis

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15
Q

1st step: In the lumen of the intestines:

______ are broken down into ____ by protease enzymes

A

proteins are broken down into amino acids by protease enzymes.

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16
Q

2nd step In the liver:

what happens to what molecule? to produce what?

A

amino acids are de-aminated to produce ketoacids

17
Q

3rd step: _____ are attached to more _____ to produce fatty acids

A

ketoacids are attached to more ketoacids to produce fatty acids

18
Q

4th step: ____ are attached to a ____ to produce a triglyceride

A

3 fatty acids are attached to a glycerol to produce a triglyceride

19
Q

5th step: packaged into a ___, sent into the blood and stored in an ______.

A

packaged into a LDL, sent into the blood and stored in an adipocyte