Asked by Navdeep Singh on Jul 15, 2024
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Briefly describe how the same pathways that oxidize glucose can also metabolize proteins.
Oxidize Glucose
The process of glucose reacting with oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water, primarily through cellular respiration.
Metabolize Proteins
The process of breaking down proteins into their amino acid components, which can then be used by the body for energy or to make new proteins.
- Discern the diverse substrates employed for cellular respiration and grasp the idea of metabolic adaptability.
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Tracy TaylorJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
As shown in Fig. 8-13, proteins are converted to their component amino acids, which in turn are deaminated to urea and various types of carbon skeletons. These carbon skeletons are then fed into glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and/or are converted to acetyl CoA.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the diverse substrates employed for cellular respiration and grasp the idea of metabolic adaptability.