Glyco, geno stuff Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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Genesis
A
To make
2
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Lysis
A
The break down
3
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Neo
A
New
4
Q
Glyco
A
relating to glycogen
5
Q
Gluco
A
Relating to glucose
6
Q
Glycogenesis
A
The process whereby glucose molecules are chemically combined in long chains to form glycogen molecules
7
Q
Lipogenesis
A
The production of lipids (fats)
8
Q
Glycogenolysis
A
The process of converting glycogen back to glucose
9
Q
Gluconeogenesis
A
The process of producing glucose molecules from lipids and amino acids
10
Q
Lipolysis
A
The breakdown of lipids (fats) in the body
11
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Translocation
A
Transport of glucose from blood into cells (increased cellular uptake)
