The following points highlight the three main metabolic pathways for intermediary metabolism. The metabolic pathways are: 1. Carbohydrate Metabolism 2. Lipid Metabolism 3. Amino Acid Metabolism. Metabolic Pathway # 1. Carbohydrate Metabolism: a. Pyruvate and lactate are formed in the mammalian cells as a result of the oxidation of glucose by glycolysis. b. Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of cells [...]
The following points highlight the two main levels of metabolic pathways for intermediary metabolism. The levels are: 1. Intermediary Metabolism at the Tissue and Organ Level 2. Intermediary Metabolism at the Subcellular Level. Level # 1. Intermediary Metabolism at the Tissue and Organ Level: a. Amino acids formed from the digestion of dietary protein and glucose formed from the digestion [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Interrelationship in the Metabolism of Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate: 1. Necessity for Metabolism of Protein Fat and Carbohydrate 2. Necessity of Glucose for the Brain and Erythrocytes 3. Necessity of Continual Supply of Fuel during Starvation. Necessity for Metabolism of Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate: 1. Pyruvate i s converted to acetyl-CoA which [...]