gluconeogenesis Flashcards
1
Q
what materials does gluconeogenesis use
A
lactate, glycerol and carbon skeleton of amino acids
2
Q
where does gluconeogenesis occur
A
hepatocytes and cortical cells of kidneys
3
Q
what is the purpose of gluconeogenesis
A
to supply fuel to glucose-dependent tissues
4
Q
what must be bypassed by enzymes specific to gluconeogenesis
A
the three irreversible reactions of glycolysis
5
Q
what is pyruvate carboxylase
A
a biotin dependent enzyme
6
Q
what does biotin act as
A
a carrier of CO2
7
Q
what is pyruvate carboxylase activated by
A
acetyl CoA
