The below mentioned article provides a note on the process of ketogeneis, explained with the help of a suitable diagram. In vertebrates, the acetyl-coenzyme A originating from the β-oxidation can leave the mitochondrion in the form of citrate. However a notable part of this acetyl-coA is used for the synthesis of ketone substances: acetoacetic acid, β-hydroxy-butyric acid and acetone. This [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Nature of the Carbohydrate Part 2. Nature of the Glycan-Protein Linkage 3. Biosynthesis of Glycoproteins 4. Importance of Glycoproteins 5. Role of Glycan Groups. Nature of the Carbohydrate Part: 1. Monosaccharide Constituents of Glycans: The monosaccharides constituting the glycans belong to the 4 categories described above. The most common are: 1. Neutral [...]
In this article we will discuss about the process of metabolism of glycerolipids, explained with the help of suitable diagrams. Synthesis and Degradation of Glycerophospholipids: The common precursor of all phosphatides is phosphatidic acid. There are two pathways for carrying out the biosynthesis of this lipid. In the first, glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate, which is one of the intermediates of glycolysis (see fig. [...]