Metabolism Need Flashcards
Glucose can be broken into
Pyruvate
Glucose can be stored as
Glycogen
Protein is broken down into amino acids, which are then broken down into either
- Pyruvate
- Acetyl CoA
What is the basic form of fat?
A triglyceride
Triglyceride can be broken into
Glycerol + Fatty Acids
Glycerol and fatty acids can be converted into
Metabolic intermediates (like acetyl CoA)
Compared to glucose, what stores more energy?
Triglycerides
Triglycerides store energy in
Chemical bonds
Cellular respiration produces
Usable energy in the form of ATP
Pyruvate can be converted into Acetyl CoA, however, it
Can’t be converted back into Pyruvate
What is the entry molecule into the cycle?
Acetyl CoA
The first reaction in the TCA consists of
Oxaloacetate → Citrate
Cleaving a covalent bond always requires
An input of energy
