CMB 311 Study Guide - Cori Cycle, Ketone Bodies, Citric Acid Cycle
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Organic compounds can have different fates depending on the current need of the cells. They can be completely oxidized to co2 to extract maximum energy as. They can be partially oxidized then used for biosynthesis. Cori cycle is an inter-organ pathway, it is less efficient than burning glycogen to co2. helps with replenishing the nad+ neede for glycolysis and allows for a rapid burst of energy. Glycogen and fat are hydrolyzed to provide energy. Liver uses fatty acids as energy source and produces big quanities of of acetyl-coa. Acetyl-coa is converted to ketone bodies in liver, ketone bodies are delivered to other tissues/ organs as fuel. Ketone bodies are converted back to acetyl-coa in these tissues. organs. Body will try to keep critical proteins such as heart muscle proteins. Ketone bodies are produced by the liver and are used as a form of energy in the body when glucose is not readily available.
