The following points highlight the six main processes for metabolism of carbohydrates in mammalian organism. The processes are: 1. Glycogenesis 2. Glycogenolysis 3. Glycolysis 4. Citric Acid Cycle In Mitochondri 5. Neoglucogenesis 6. Hexose Monophosphate Shunt. Carbohydrate Metabolism Process # 1. Glycogenesis: a. Glucose is first phosphorylated to glucose- 6-phosphate by the enzyme hexokinase and glucokinase in presence of the [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Biosynthesis and Catabolism of Amino Acids. Biosynthesis of Amino Acids: Plants and bacteria can form all 22 amino acids from amphibolic intermediates. But humans and other animals cannot synthesize some of these. Therefore, these are supplied by the diet and are termed nutritionally essential amino acids. The remainders are synthesized in the [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Interrelationship in the Metabolism of Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate: 1. Necessity for Metabolism of Protein Fat and Carbohydrate 2. Necessity of Glucose for the Brain and Erythrocytes 3. Necessity of Continual Supply of Fuel during Starvation. Necessity for Metabolism of Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate: 1. Pyruvate i s converted to acetyl-CoA which [...]