Proteins.pdf

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Dentistry (BChD 2)

17 Glycolysis Factors • Glucose Molecules • Cytoplasmic enzymes • ATP and ADP • Inorganic phosphates • NAD (Coenzyme) Glycolysis • Breakdown to 6-Carbo Glucose→ 2 3-Carbon Pyruvic Acid molecules • Take

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Dentistry (BChD 2)

18 Pentose Phosphate Pathway Phase 1: Oxidative Phase • Glucose 6-phosphate undergoes dehydrogenation and decarboxylation to give a pentose, ribulose 5-phosphate, which is converted to its isomer, D-ribose 5-phosphate. • Glucose 6-phosp

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Dentistry (BChD 2)

19 & 20 Carbohydrate Metabolism • Regulation of Glycolysis • Gluconeogenesis • Glycogen Metabolism Organic Compounds • Glycogen – Most abundant storage carbohydrate – Branched out chain of glucose molecules â€

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Dentistry (BChD 2)

21 Functions of Lipids • Excellent energy reserves • Structure of cell membranes • Organ padding • Body thermal insulation • Essential fatty acids • Hormone synthesis • Fat soluble vitamin absorption Dietary

University of the Western Cape

Dentistry (BChD 2)

22 Dietary Triacylglycerols • Hydrolysis occurs when chylomicrons encounter lipoprotein lipase anchored in capillary walls • When Energy is in good supply: Converted back to Triacylglycerols for storage in adipose tissue • When en