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Site of glucose synthesis?
Glucose is synthesized in the liver through a process called gluconeogenesis, where precursors such as lactate, amino acids, and glycerol are converted into glucose. This process primarily occurs in the cytoplasm and mitochondria of liver cells.
What is the process of conversion of glucose units into starch called?
Dehydration synthesis
Starch consists of smaller units called?
Glucose. Starch is a polymer made of glucose monomers.
WHEN Amino acid is not used for protein synthesis IT is?
When amino acids are not used for protein synthesis, they can be used as an energy source through a process called catabolism. Excess amino acids can also be converted into other molecules such as glucose or fatty acids for energy storage or other metabolic processes. Some amino acids can also be used as precursors for the synthesis of important molecules in the body, such as neurotransmitters or hormones.
What is synthesis of glycogen?
Glycogen synthesis is the process by which glucose molecules are linked together to form glycogen, a branched polymer used to store glucose in cells. This process is catalyzed by the enzyme glycogen synthase and requires the presence of a primer called glycogenin. Glycogen synthesis occurs in response to high levels of glucose in the blood to store excess glucose for future energy needs.
What does lactose break down into?
Lactose functions at the brush border to break down lactose into smaller sugars called glucose and galactose for absorption.
What is the bonding together of many similar but smaller molecules called?
The bonding together of many similar but smaller molecules is called a synthesis reaction or a combination reaction.
Is the process of building larger molecules by combining smaller molecules.?
It is called anabolism. The opposite process is termed catabolism.
Glucose plus fructose forms what?
Single monosaccharide glucose molecules may join together by a condensation reaction/dehydration synthesis reaction to form a disaccharide called maltose.
When two monosaccharides undergo a dehydration synthesis reaction which type of molecule is formed?
When two monosaccharides undergo a dehydration synthesis reaction, a disaccharide molecule is formed. This type of reaction involves the removal of a water molecule, leading to the joining of the monosaccharides through a glycosidic bond.
What happen to monomers when they undergo dehydration synthesis.?
Monomers become chemically bonded to one another when they undergo dehydration synthesis and form dimers, or polymers. During dehydration synthesis, one monomer loses an H atom, and the other loses an OH group, which will form a molecule of water, which is why it is called a dehydration synthesis. A larger molecule will be synthesized with a loss of a water molecule. One example is the dehydration synthesis that occurs between the monosaccharides glucose and fructose, which yields the disaccharide sucrose (table sugar), and a molecule of water. Refer to the related link for an illustration.
Is the body able to form glucose from non carbohydrates precursors?
FULL ANSWER: - Yes, the process is called gluconeogenesis. - The body takes the precursors and breaks them down, then synthesises pyruvate. - The pyruvate is then converted into glucose. - The major precursors are: Lactate, Amino Acids, and Glycerol. Fun fact: Most animals cannot convert fatty acids into glucose! Notes: - Full Answer by AltairCraft - Credentials: Biotech Engineering Student ------ <<Original Answer: yes. it's "true".>> Notes: - Original Answer by: "Emory Luhers" - Nice googling moron, OP can google it herself, she obviously wanted a more in-depth answer. - Can someone ban "Emory Luhers" for contributing without knowing what she's talking about?
