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Metabolism And Endocrinology Review Flashcards

1
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What is the key regulator of glycolysis?

A

Phosphofructokinase

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What reaction is phosphofructokinase catalysing?

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Fructose 6 phosphate -> fructose 1,6-bisphosphate

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How is phosphofructokinase regulated?

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Allosteric regulation ( inhibited by high ATP/ stimulated by AMP)
Hormonal regulation ( stimulated by insulin/ inhibited by glucagon)
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How are fatty acids activated for metabolism?

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Fatty acids are linked to coenzyme A by fatty acyl CoA synthase
This forms fatty acyl-CoA

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