Metabolism

Question 1

Where dose beta oxidation take place

Answer 1

The mitochondria

Question 2

How are FA transported for beta oxidation

Answer 2

FA are transported from cytosol into mitochondria by carnitine shuttle

Question 3

What is the yield from beta oxidation

Answer 3

Oxidative removal of 2 carbons per cycle to yield 1 NADH. 1 FADH2, 1 Acetyl-CoA

Question 4

List 6 functions of the liver

Answer 4

• Synthesis of
  
  • Proteins
  • Urea
  • Hormones
• Storage
• Detoxification
• Glucose and fat metabolism

Question 5

The lactic acid cycle

AKA

Occurs in the…

Main goal

Allows for

Answer 5

• AKA Cori Cycle
• Converts lactate to glucose
• Allows for ATP production during anaerobic glycolysis in muscle and erythrocytes