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.
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 .
* 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.
Glucose is not a protein, it is a carbohydrate.
Protein is not typically converted into glucose in the body unless there is an excess amount consumed. This process is called gluconeogenesis and occurs when the body needs to produce glucose for energy. The amount of protein needed to trigger this conversion varies depending on individual factors such as activity level and overall diet.
Glucose is an important carbohydrate found in living organisms. It is a primary source of energy for cells and is essential for various biological processes.
No, protein does not contain glucose. Protein is made up of amino acids, while glucose is a type of sugar that is a source of energy for the body.
....conversion of glucose to pyruvate.
protein would be converted into glucose.
No, glucose is a sugar. And a carbohydrate. Google sugar.
glucose is the sugar in your blood.
Yes, protein can be converted into glucose in the body through a process called gluconeogenesis.
Yes, protein can be converted to glucose in the body through a process called gluconeogenesis.