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Proteins are usually used for structural and enzymic purposes and only broken down when there is an excess or during starvation. When there's an excess of proteins, proteins can be broken down and converted (depending on its structure) into acetyl-CoA, pyruvate or oxaloacetate. Acetyl-CoA is usually used for fat synthesis and pyruvate and oxaloacetate can undergo gluconeogenesis, making glucose in the process. However, fat is a much more efficient storage molecule. During starvation, proteins are broken down as a last effort to provide nutrients, and the acetyl-CoA, pyruvate and oxaloacetate generated are usually used directly in the Krebs cycle. However, in the liver where more nutrients are stored, gluconeogenesis can still occur to provide glucose for the rest of the body.
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How does the body make glucose from protein?
Glucose can't be converted to proteins by addition of chemicals . But during metbolic reaction products formed from glucose are used to make amino acids by addition of amino group which form proteins .
Which of these is an important carbohydrates found in living organisms protein DNA glucose or fat?
Glucose.
How does the liver control glycogen?
* Glycogenesis - the conversion of excess glucose into glycogen as a cellular storage mechanism; this prevents excessive osmotic pressure buildup inside the cell * Glycogenolysis - the breakdown of glycogen into glucose, which provides a glucose supply for glucose-dependent tissues. * Gluconeogenesis - de novosynthesis of glucose molecules from simple organic compounds. an example in humans is the conversion of a few amino acids in cellular protein to glucose.
Is glucose the smallest type of protein?
Glucose is not a protein, it is a carbohydrate.
What can be converted to glucose if your diet is insufficient?
protein would be converted into glucose.
Is glucose bigger than a protein?
No, glucose is a sugar. And a carbohydrate. Google sugar.
Are mitochondria and chloroplasts both important to energy conversion?
Yes.Chloroplasts are the site of photosynthesis, which involves the conversion of solar energy into chemical energy.Mitochondria are the site of respiration, which uses glucose to produce ATP.
Is glucose a fat protein or carbohydrate?
glucose is the sugar in your blood.
What is the correct order by size of the following molecules water sucrose glucose and protein?
sucrose , glucose , protein , water
Which enzyme in glycolysis is responsible for the conversion of glucose to glucose 6-phosphate?
Hexokinase
Glycolysis is the breakdown of what organic molecule?
....conversion of glucose to pyruvate.
How does protein affect glucose?
Protein has an important affect on glucose levels in the blood. The most important thing is to have a breakfast that is mostly protein and very little carbohydrates. This helps the body kick in its energy burning of stored glucose in the liver. This helps keep glucose levels more steady throughout the day which minimizes the cravings for sugary foods. Carbohydrates are best eaten in larger amounts late in the day. This may sound counterintuitive, but it has to do with hormonal control systems that are too complicated to describe briefly here. Just remember it this way: Protein makes power, carbohydrates make you calm.
