Part 1

Question 1

Phosphorylase catalyzes both the _____ and ______ reactions.

Answer 1

Forward and reverse

Question 2

Most synthetic pathways are different from the degradation pathways. Most also differ in location and in energy requirements. TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

The synthesis of glucose from
noncarbohydrate sources.

Answer 3

Gluconeogenesis

Question 4

What are the common sources of gluconeogenesis

Answer 4

-Pyruvate
-Citric acid
-Cycle intermediates
-Glucogenic amino acids

Question 5

Is Gluconeogensis the exact reveral of glycolysis?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

In gluconeogensis, instead of pyruvate kinase, what are the two enzymes replaced?

Answer 6

Pyruvate Carboxylase
PEP Carboxykinase

Question 7

In gluconeogenisis, instead of Phosphofructokinase what is replaced?

Answer 7

Fructose 1,6 biphosphatase

Question 8

In gluconeogenisis, instead of Hexokinase, what is replaced

Answer 8

Glucose 6 phosphatase

Question 10

The common step in all of these syntheses is activation of glucose by uridine triphosphate (UTP) to form _______ ?

Answer 10

UDP-Glucose + Pi