5. other respiratory substances Flashcards
1
Q
lipids
A
lipids (fatty acids) > Acetoyl Coenzyme A = krebs cycle
2
Q
amino acids
A
amino acids (deaminated) > pyruvate, Acetoyl Coenzyme A, krebs cycle intermediate
3
Q
hydrogen in molecules
A
more hydrogen in molecule leads to more energy
most energy comes from oxidation of H to water eg fatty acids = higher energy density
4
Q
lipids, protein, carbohydrates
A
lipids > protein > carbohydrates