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Term 1, Biochem Lect #27 & #28
The Glycolytic Pathway
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09/17/2009

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Two types of fermentation
Definition
Alcoholic and Homolactic are categorized as this reaction type
Term
The empirical formula for glycolysis w/ alcohol fermentation
Definition
C6H12O6 + 2ADP + 2Pi ---> 2(ethanol) + 2 CO2 + 2ATP
Term
The empirical formula for glycolysis w/ homolactate fermentation
Definition
C6H12O6 + 2ADP + 2Pi ---> 2(lactate) + 2CO2 + 2H20 + 2ATP
Term
It is the last intermediate common to homolactic and alcohol fermentation
Definition
Pyruvate is the final intermediate common to both these pathways
Term
Molecular structure of Pyruvate
Definition
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Glycolysis takes place in this area of the cell
Definition
This rxn takes place in the cytosol
Term
In human tissue, pyruvate is oxidized into these two products
Definition
In human tissue, CO2 and H2O are the two oxidized products from this molecule
Term
Describe normal extracellular and intracellular [glucose]
Definition
It is normally high in the extracellular fluid and low within the cell
Term
For entry into the glycolytic pathway, glucose enters the cell by this kind of transport
Definition
This molecule enters the cell via facilitated diffusion to participate in glycolysis
Term
Active transport systems for glucose are involved in these two areas of the body
Definition

1) The lumen of the intestine

2) Proximal tubules of the kidney

 

are sites of this kind of glucose transport system

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Hexokinase is the catalyst for this rxn
Definition

Glucose + ATP ---> Glucose-6-Phospate +ADP

uses this enzyme

Term

Phosphoglucose Isomerase (PGI)

is the catalyst for this rxn

Definition

Glucose-6-Phosphate ---> Fructose-6-Phosphate

uses this enzyme

Term
PFK-1 is the catalyst for this rxn
Definition

F-6-P + ATP ---> F-1,6-BP

uses this enzyme

Term
Aldolase is the catalyst for this rxn
Definition

F-1,6-BP ---> DHAP + GAP

uses this enzyme

Term

Triose Phosphate Isomerase (TPI)

is the catalyst for this rxn

Definition

DHAP ---> GAP

uses this enzyme

Term
GAPDH is the catalyst for this rxn
Definition

GAP + NAD+ + Pi---> 1,3-BPG + NADH

uses this enzyme

Term

Phosphoglycerate Kinase (PGK)

is the catalyst for this rxn

Definition

1,3-BPG + ADP ---> 3-PG + ATP

uses this catalyst

Term

Phosphoglycerate Mutase

is the catalyst for this rxn

Definition

3-PG ---> 2-PG

uses this catalyst

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Enolase is the catalyst for this rxn
Definition
2-PG ---> PEP uses this catalyst
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Pyruvate Kinase is the catalyst for this rxn
Definition

PEP + ADP ---> Pyruvate + ATP

uses this catalyst

Term
These are the 3 irreversible rxns of Glycolysis
Definition

1. Glucose + ATP ---> G-6-P

2. F-6-P + ATP ---> F-1,6-BP

3. PEP + ADP ---> Pyruvate + ATP

Term
Which substrate needs to be continuously regenerate to keep Glycolysis going?
Definition
NAD+ needs to be continuously regenerated to keep this process going
Term
The reactions that use substrate-level phosphorylation in Glycolysis
Definition

1) the conversion 1,3-BPG to 3-PG

2) and PEP to Pyrvate

Term
Three characteristics of the conversion of 1,3-BPG to 3-PG
Definition

Both molecules involved are high energy compunds The direction of the rxn is dependent on the   

concentration of each molecule

And therefore the rxn is reversible

Term
Fluoride is a competitive inhibitor of this enxyme
Definition
This gas competitively inhibits enolase
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For this reason, fluoride is a unqiue competitive inhibitor in glycolysis
Definition

It is a unique competitive since it is not a structural analogue of the substrate

Term
1-Arseno-3-Phosphoglycerate is an inhibitor of this step in glycolysis
Definition
It inhibits substrate level phosphorylation, preventing the conversion of 1,3-BPG to 3-PG
Term
This glycolytic rxn produces NADH
Definition
The conversion of G-3-P to 1,3-BPG
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The common goal of Lactic Acid and ethanol Metabolism
Definition
The goal is to regenerate NAD+
Term
Lactate Dehydrogenous is the catalyst for this rxn
Definition
pyruvate + NADH + H+ <--> Lactate + NAD+
Term
Which enzymes are involved in Ethanol Metabolism
Definition
Pyruvate decarboxylase and Alcohol DH are two enzume found in this rxn
Term
The steps of ethanol metabolism in yeast
Definition

1. Pyruvate ---> Acetaldehyde + CO2 (Pyruvate Decarboxylase)

2. Acetaldehyde + NADH ---> Ethanol + NAD+ (Alcohol DH)

Term

Steps of ethanol metabolism in humans

Definition

1. Ethanol + NAD+ ---> Acetaldehyde + NADH

(Alcohol DH)

2. Acetaldehyde + NAD+ ---> Acetate + NADH

(Aldehyde DH)

Term

The metabolism of EtOH in humans occurs specifically in the regions of this organ's cells

 

Definition

This process occurs in the liver

 

1. rxn w/ Alcohol DH in the cytosol

2. rxn w/ Aldehyde DH in the mitochondria

Term
Ethanol metabolism in humans is this kind of a rxn
Definition
It is an oxidation rxn
Term

The fate of acetate following its production in ethanol metabolism in humans

Definition

In muscle cells, it is converted into acetyl-CoA and enters the TCA cycle where it is completely oxideized to CO2.

Term
Seven tissues in the body that rely on anaerobic glycolysis as their primary source of ATP
Definition

1. Eye tisse

2. RBCs

3. Medulla of the kidney

4. Active skeletal muscle

5. Skin

6.Neonata Tissue

7. Tumour cells

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The fetus is dependent on these two molecules for energy production.
Definition
The fetus is dependent upon glucose and ketone bodies for this typr of production
Term
These large molecules cannot cross the placenta and thus cannot be used as a source of energy
Definition
Fatty acids cannot cross this site to be used as energy.
Term
The Pasteur Effect
Definition
The rate of glucose in anaerobic metabolism is much higher in cells than in aerobic metabolism
Term
Disulfiram
Definition
an inhibitor of Alcohol DH
Term
Mechanism of methanol poisoning (2 rxns)
Definition

1. methanol + NAD+ ---> formaldehyde + NADH

via Alcohol DH

2. formaldehyde + NAD+ ---> formic acid

via Aldehyde DH

Term
End product of Ethylene glycol metabolism
Definition
Oxalic acid is the end product for this pathway
Term
A health consequence of ethylene glycol poisoning
Definition
Hypocalcemia is a consequence of this type of poisoning.
Term
Tx for ethylene glycol and methanol poisoning
Definition
Intravenous EtOH solution; EtOH is a competitive substrate for Alcohol DH
Term
A positive allosteric effector of PFK-1
Definition
AMP and Pi are positive allosteric effectors of this glycolytic enzyme
Term
3 Negative allosteric effectors of PFK-1
Definition
ATP, H+and citrate are negative allosteric effectors of
Term
The relationship between F-1,6-BP and Pyruvate Kinase in glycolysis
Definition
The glycolytic intermediate is an allosteric activator, providing Feed Forward Stimulation to the glycolytic enzyme
Term
A negative allosteric effector of Pyrivate Kinsase
Definition
ATP is a negative alloseteric effector of this final glycolytic enzyme
Term
The goal of the Malate-Aspartate and Glycerol Phosphate shuttles
Definition
The goal of this system is to regenerate cytosolic NAD+ by transporting e-s from cytoslic NADH into the matrix of the mitochondrion.
Term
The two enzymes involved and their locations in the Malate-Asparate Shuttle
Definition
  • Malate DH - cytosol and mito matrix
  • Aspartate amino transferase - cytosol and mito matrix
Term
The rxn catalyzed by Malate DH
Definition

The enzyme catalyzes the following rxn:

 

oxaloacetate + NADH + H+---> Malate + NAD+

Term
Aspartate amino transferase catalyzes this rxn
Definition

This enzyme catalyzes the following rxn:


Glutamate + Oxaloacetate <--> Alpha-ketoglutarate + Aspartate

Term
These are the two transporters in the Malate-Aspartate Shuttle
Definition
  • Glutamate-Aspartate Antiporter
  • Malate-alpha-Ketoglutarate Antiporter

are the two transporters in this mechanism

Term
The purpose of the Glutamate-Aspartate Antiporter
Definition
It transports H+ and glutamate into the mitochondrial matrix and aspartate into the cytosol
Term
Enzyme involved in the Glycerol Phosphate Shuttle
Definition
Glycerol-3-Phosphate DH is the enzyme invoved in this system
Term
Main difference between cytosolic G-3-P DH and Mitochondrial G3P DH
Definition
Mitochondrial G-3-P DH is membrane bound (inner mitochondrial membrane) whereas the cytosolic form is not
Term
The rxn catalyzed by mitochondrial G3P DH
Definition
FAD + 2H+---> FADH2 is catalyzed by this enzyme
Term
Molecular structure of oxalocetate
Definition
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Term
Molecular structure of α-ketoglutarate
Definition
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Term
Molecular structure of acetaldehyde
Definition
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Molecular structure of acetate
Definition
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Molecular structure of oxalic acid
Definition
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Term
Molecular structures of DHAP and GAP
Definition
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Struture of PEP
Definition
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