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Term
Product removal would make delta G _____ and drive the reaction forward.
Definition
negative
Term
ΔG = ______
Definition
ΔGo + RT x ln (*products+/*reactants+)
Term
Describe end product feedback regulation of a metabolic pathway.
Definition
Product of the reaction competes with the substrate for the active site of the enzyme. Biosynthetic pathways inhibited by high concentrations of end product. Switches off the pathway when there is enough product in the cell. Very specific. Genetically determined (allosteric effector).
Term
4.1 What is the importance of the rate-limiting step in a biochemical pathway? Where is it usually found?
Definition
It has to catalyze the rate limiting step. The rate limiting step is the slowest step, usually found as the first committed step in a pathway (usually THE first step, or near the beginning).
Term
4.2 What does the term 'committed step' imply regarding reversibility?
Definition
Irreversible. Once the substrate comes this far, it is committed to going thru with the rest of the reaction. Regulation of this step ensures a buildup of substrates and not metabolic intermediates (with possible toxic effects).
Term
2.1 What is a reducing sugar? Is sucrose a reducing sugar? Why not?
Definition
Carbonyl group of monosaccharides (the one attached to the O of the ring and an OH) has reducing properties. Reducing properties are lost when carbonyl carbon forms glycosidic bond. Reducing sugars include glucose, fructose, galactose, glyceraldehydes, lactose, arabinose, and maltose. Sucrose is NOT a reducing sugar because both anomeric carbons participate in glycosidic bond. The other disaccharides have a reducing end and a nonreducing end.
Term
Give another name for a glycosidic bond
Definition
Acetal or ketal bonds
Term
3.1 What effect does a glycosidic bond have on the ring structure of a monosaccharide?
Definition
A glycosidic bond involves the anomeric carbon of one of the participating monosaccharides (carbon 1 in aldoses and carbon 2 in ketoses, usually). Once the bond is formed, mutarotation (the occasional opening and reclosure of the ring from an αβ isomer or vice versa) is no longer possible, and the bond is locked in its conformation.
Term
3.3 What are the three digestible disaccharides found in the diet of humans?
Definition
Maltose, sucrose, and lactose
Term
3.4 What is an indigestible polysaccharide found in the diet of humans that contains only glucose monomers? Why can't we digest it?
Definition
Cellulose. We do not have the enzyme cellulase to digest it. Also, it has β(1,4) glycosydic bonds instead of α (which are in starch and glycogen).
Term
3.5 What's different about the glycosidic bond in sucrose?
Definition
Both anomeric carbons participate in the glycosidic bond. (aB-1,2 bond)
Term
Explain how anomers are different from each other.
Definition
When the ring structure forms, the carbon becomes asymmetrical. There are 2 possible isomers, β (OH on top) and α (H on top). They interconvert spontaneously.
Term
1. Give the characteristics and the role of the GLUT glucose transporters.
Definition
- Passive – requires no ATP
- Family of 8 uniport (one direction) membrane proteins
- GLUT2: high Km, high Vmax; liver and beta cells in pancreas islets (endocrine pancreas)
o Principal transporter for glucose between liver and blood
o Resists letting glucose in, very reluctant transporter
o Resistant unless there’s a lot of sugar in the blood
- GLUT4: Insulin responsive; muscle and adipose
o Responsible for insulin regulated glucose disposal
o In absence of insulin, most GLUT4 transporters are in membranes of intracellular vesicles
o Activation of insulin receptor triggers fusion of these vesicles with plasma membrane
o Muscle and adipose tissue take up glucose after carb-rich meal when insulin level is high
o They do not take up glucose during fasting when insulin is low
Term
Which Glut Transporter is insulin responsive?
Definition
GLUT 4
Term
Where are the GLUT 4 Transporters found?
Definition
Muscles and Adipose
Term
GLUT 2 has a ____ Km and ____ Vmax
Definition
High/ High
Term
Where are GLUT 2 Transporters found?
Definition
Liver and Beta Cells in pacrease inlets of the Pancreas
Term
GLUT glucose transporters is a family of _____
Definition
eight uniport (one-direction) membrane proteins
Term
GLUT glucose transporters, do they require ATP?
Definition
No they are passive
Term
GLUT _____ is Responsible for insulin regulated glucose disposal
Definition
4
Term
Muscle and adipose tissue take up glucose after carb-rich meal when ______.
Definition
insulin level is high
Term
Muscle and adipose tissue take up glucose when?
Definition
Insulin is low
Term
Principal transporter for glucose between liver and blood?
Definition
GLUT2
Term
GLUT2 is resitant unless _____
Definition
there’s a lot of sugar in the blood (High Km and Vmax)
Term
Glucokinase ___Km
Definition
High
Term
Glucokinase substrate(s)?
Definition
Only Glucose
Term
Is Glucokinase inhibited by G-6-P
Definition
No
Term
Glucokinase is found _______
Definition
in liver and B cells of pancreas
Term
Glucokinase matches with GLUT_
Definition
2
Term
Glucokinase is induced by ______.
Definition
Insulin
Term
Who has a higher Km, Glucokinase or HexoKinase?
Definition
Glucokinase
Term
Hexokinase has a ____ Km
Definition
Low
Term
Hexokinase substrate(s)?
Definition
galactose, glucose, and fructose substrates
Term
Is Hexokinase inhibited by G-6-P?
Definition
Yes
Term
Hexokinase catalyzes?
Definition
1st step of glycoloysis
Term
Hexokinase reaction?
Definition
Glucose phosphorylated by ATP to produce G-6-P
Term
Hexokinase is ____ distributed.
Definition
broadly
Term
Hexokinase matches with GLUT_.
Definition
4
Term
In what organ is glucokinase located?
Definition
liver and B cells of pancreas
Term
How is glucokinase adapted to the function of the liver?
Definition
Reaction rate varies with glucose level. Glucose is higher in portal vein than systemic blood after a carb meal. Glucokinase is inhibited by CoA thioesters of long chain fatty acids, which are most abundant during fasting (when liver metabolizes large amounts of fatty acids from adipose tissue).
Term
Is glucokinase regulated by G6P in addition to hexokinase?
Definition
No
Term
_____ adapts liver for rapid uptake of excess glucose
Definition
Glucokinase
Term
Reaction Rate curve is ____ shaped for hexokinase and ____ shaped for glucokinase.
Definition
hyperbolic (like myoglobin)

glucokinase (sigmodial)
Term
Who has a lower affinity for glu, glucokinase or hexokinase?
Definition
glucokinase (higher Km)
Term
Cellular location of the glycolytic pathway?
Definition
Cytoplasm
Term
4.1 How is glucose trapped inside the cell?
Definition
The first step in glucose metabolism always uses hexokinase to turn glucose into Glucose-6-Phosphate, which cannot leave the cell on a membrane carrier like glucose can. (Phosphorylated intermediates in general do not cross plasma membrane.)
Term
How many of the enzymes that convert glucose to G3P (Glyceraldhyde-3-P) are kinases?
Definition
2 Hexokinase & Phosphofructokinase
Term
Which reaction splits the 6-carbon skeleton into two 3-carbon skeletons in Glycolysis?
Definition
Reaction 4. Fructose 1,6 bisphosphate -> dihydroxyacetone phosphate and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate. Catalyzed by enzyme aldolase.
Term
How does dihydroxyacetone-PO4 get back into the glycolytic pathway?
Definition
Triose phosphate isomerase converts it into glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate
Term
5.1 Where is NADH produced in glycolysis?
Definition
Reaction 6. Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate <-> 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate via glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase. Couples exergonic oxidation of aldehyde group with endergonic formation of energy-rich mixed anhydride bond. Phosphate group from inorganic phosphate, NOT ATP. Also NAD+ -> NADH, H+.
Term
5.2 Which steps produce ATP in glycolysis?
Definition
Reaction 7 and Reaction 10.

1,3 BPG to 3-phosphoglycerate via phosphoglycerate kinase

and

PEP to Pyruvate via pyruvate kinase
Term
So, what other intermediate besides glucose lacks a PO4 in glycolysis?
Definition
Pyruvate
Term
Glycolysis – The first five reactions _____
Definition
consume ATP
Term
First reaction of glycolysis results in glucose ______
Definition
trapping
Term
Phosphofructokinase is part of the _____ half of steps in glycolysis and acts as a ______
Definition
1st

regulatory point for glycolysis
Term
Glyceraldehyde 3-PO4 (G3P) is a _______.
Definition
“metabolic intersection”
Term
1st place energy is consumed in glycolysis?
Definition
Hexokinase (ATP to ADP)
Term
2nd place energy is consumed in glycolysis?
Definition
Reaction 3.

Phosphofructokinase (ATP to ADP)
Term
The Last Five Reactions of Glycolysis ______.
Definition
Produce ATP
Term
The Last Five Reactions of Glycolysis produce energy in form of _______.
Definition
NADH (reaction 6) & ATP (reaction 7 and 10)
Term
oxidative phosphorylation happens in the ____ through ______?
Definition
MT

ATP synthase
Term
phosphofructokinase catalyzes?
Definition
3rd reaction of glycolysis, the second energy consuming step

F6P to F-1,6-BP (Uses ATP to ADP)
Term
long term control of PFK (Phosphofructokinase)?
Definition
enzyme amounts (new synthesis)
Term
Short term control of PFK (Phosphofructokinase)?
Definition
allosteric regulation (e.g. after a meal, during exercise)
Term
Stimulators of PFK (Phosphofructokinase)?
Definition
AMP, ADP, insulin
Term
Inhibitors of PFK (Phosphofructokinase)?
Definition
ATP (signals adequate energy), citrate (signals that TCA cycle is full), glucagon (opp effect of insulin), low pH, epinephrine
Term
Adenylate kinase catalyzes ______
Definition
2ADP <-> ATP + AMP in desperate situations
Term
In liver, PFK (Phosphofructokinase) is regulated by ______
Definition
insulin/glucagon ratio
Term
In muscle, PFK (Phosphofructokinase) is regulated by ______
Definition
insulin/epinephrine ratio
Term
epinephrine effect on PFK (Phosphofructokinase)?
Definition
Inhibits
Term
Hormones regulators of PFK (Phosphofructokinase)?
Definition
Hormones: Insulin and glucagon
Term
Allosteric effectors of PFK (Phosphofructokinase)?
Definition
Allosteric effectors: Citrate (End product of TCA)inhibits, AMP stimulates, ADP stimulates, ATP inhibits
Term
Which way would ATP and citrate move the sigmoid shaped (S vs. V) curve for PFK?
Definition
ATP and citrate: shift curve to the right (increase Km).... inhibitors
Term
Which way would AMP and ADP move the sigmoid shaped (S vs. V) curve for PFK?
Definition
AMP and ADP: shift curve to the left (decrease Km).... stimulators
Term
Name the enzyme that makes anaerobic glycolysis possible by using up the NADH that accumulates.
Definition
Lactate dehydrogenase
Term
Why would NADH accumulate?
Definition
Glycolysis produces NADH, but in anaerobic conditions, there is no oxygen to regenerate the NADH -> NAD+. Thus NADH would accumulate, and glycolysis would stop. To solve this, the hydrogen of NADH is transferred to the keto group of pyruvate, forming lactate. This reaction is catalyzed by LDH.
Term
LDH catalyzes?
Definition
Pyruvate to Lactate, which takes a NADH and turns it into NAD+ to be used back in step 6 of glycolysis to produce NADH
Term
Why doesn't hypoxia just shut down glycolysis instead of speeding it up?
Definition
Shortage of ATP stimulates glycolysis at the level of PFK. Pyruvate is formed but can’t be oxidized by mitochondria, so is turned into lactate by LDH. Accumulating lactic acid acidifies tissue and causes cell death.
Term
Compare lactate formation in erythrocytes, skeletal muscle, and hypoxia.
Definition
Erythrocytes: no mitochondria, continual lactate production, lactate converted to glucose by liver
Skeletal muscle: fast twitch – few mitochondria, high LDH. Slow twitch – many mitochondria, low LDH.
Hypoxia: Low oxygen so NADH cannot be oxidized by mitochondria -> inc. NADH -> inc. lactate production
Term
Lactic acidosis is _______
Definition
the overproduction or under utilization of lactic acid
Term
Most common cause of Lactic acidosis is _______
Definition
impairment of oxidative metabolism by respiratory failure, insufficient oxygen transport, or direct inhibition of oxidation phosphorylation
Term
_____ regenerates NAD+ for glycolysis
Definition
LDH
Term
Lactate is a metabolic _____.
Definition
dead end
Term
____ is the only enzyme that recognizes lactate
Definition
LDH
Term
Erythrocytes (RBC’s) undergo continuous production of _______
Definition
lactate
Term
Lactate is converted to glucose by _____.
Definition
the liver
Term
Skeletal muscle: Fast twitch: ____ mitochondria, ____ LDH
Definition
few

high
Term
Skeletal muscle: Slow twitch: ____ mitochondria, ___ LDH
Definition
many

low
Term
90% arterial blockage leads to ____
Definition
hypoxia
Term
Causes of Lactic Acidosis: ______
Definition
Increased NADH & Increased pyruvate
Term
______ leads to a reversal of the NADH shuttle
Definition
Decreased O2
Term
Increased NADH sources, such as _____, can lead to an increase in NADH and therefore lactic acidosis.
Definition
ethanol metabolism
Term
Increased pyruvate levels that lead to Lactic Acidosis can stem from ________.
Definition
Pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency
Term
_____ deficiency can cause pyruvate to increase and lead to lactic acidosis?
Definition
Vitamin
Term
Describe the effect of a genetic pyruvate kinase deficiency on anaerobic glycolysis
Definition
Does last step of glycolysis
PEP + ADP + Pi > Pyruvate + ATP
Partial block of anaerobic glycolysis

PEP would not be converted into pyruvate and 2 ATPs would not be formed.
Term
Fluoride inhibits _____
Definition
enolase (reaction 9) which converts 2-phosphoglycerate to PEP
Term
What would be the similarity between a pyruvate kinase deficiency and fluoride inhibition? How would they be different?
Definition
- Pyruvate kinase deficiency prevents reaction 10 of glycolysis, PEP  pyruvate
- Fluoride inhibits enolase (reaction 9) which converts 2-phosphoglycerate to PEP
- Either way, the formation of 2 ATPs would be lost
Term
What type of anemia is seen in people with pyruvate kinase deficiency? Why?
Definition
hemolytic anemia, because RBC’s are the most vulnerable – they have no other way to produce ATP
Term
hemolytic anemia results from ____
Definition
pyruvate kinase deficiency
Term
_____ is most vulnerable to pyruvate kinase deficiency
Definition
RBC
Term
Pyruvate kinase deficiency results in a ____ of glycolysis.
Definition
partial block
Term
Enolase inhibition by _______
Definition
fluoride
Term
Enolase does what?
Definition
Catalyzes 9th step in glycolysis PEP to Pyruvate
Term
What inorganic molecule does arsenate mimic?
Definition
Phosphate
Term
Does arsenate block glycolysis?
Definition
No, still makes 3-phosphoglycerate
Term
Would arsenate prevent anaerobic glycolysis?
Definition
No, but ATP would not be formed (by step 7, which turns 1,3-bisphosphoglycerate into 3-phosphoglycerate via phosphoglycerate kinase, which usually would have given ADP -> ATP).
Term
TCA cycle overall reaction:_____
Definition
TCA cycle: Acetyl-CoA + GDP + Pi + 3 NAD+ +Q ------> 2 CO2 + CoA + GTP + 3 NADH + QH2
Term
Overall reaction pyruvate to acetyl-CoA and NADH:
Definition
Pyruvate + NAD+ + CoA-SH --> Acetyl CoA + NADH + CO2. Catalyzed by pyruvate dehydrogenase
Term
Pyruvate DH produces _____.
Definition
CO2 byproduct and forms HE-TPP as its product
Term
Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex includes: ______
Definition
Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex includes:
- Pyruvate dehydrogenase component (E1): contains thiamine pyrophosphate as prosthetic group.
- Dihydrolipoyl transacetylase component (E2): contains lipoic acid covalently bound to lysine side chain
- Dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase component (E3): flavoprotein containing FAD.
The reaction also requires NAD+ and CoA cosubstrates.
Term
____ turns HE-TPP into Acetyl CoA
Definition
Transacetylase
Term
Pyruvate is Oxidized to _____
Definition
Acetyl-coA
Term
Pyruvate is Oxidized to Acetyl-coA In The ______
Definition
Mitochondria
Term
Lipoate (lipoic acid) interacts with all three enzymes of the _____ complex.
Definition
pyruvate dehydrogenase
Term
Lipoate (lipoic acid) interacts with all three enzymes of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex. What is the enzymatic step involving lipoate at each interaction?
Definition
Lipoic acid participates as a redox system and carrier of the acetyl group
Term
What is the original vitamin for each of the cofactors?

Pantothenic acid:
Niacin:
Riboflavin:
Thiamine (B1):
Definition
- Pantothenic acid: CoA
Niacin: NAD
Riboflavin: FAD
Thiamine (B1): Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP)
Term
Where is pyruvate dehydrogenase complex located in the cell?
Definition
Mitochondrial matrix
Term
Sources of Pyruvate
Definition
Lactate: dehydrogenation
Alanine: transamination
PEP: Pyruvate kinase reaction
Term
Sources of acetyl-CoA
Definition
Pyruvate oxidation
Ketone body oxidation
Term
Thiamine (B1) deficiency causes ______ disorder, which is characterized by ______
Definition
beriberi: paralytic, nervous, or cardiac symptoms
Term
Causes of Thiamine (B1) deficiency: _____
Definition
absence in diet, alcoholism
Term
Thiamine (B1) deficiency produces ______
Definition
lactic acidosis
Term
Thiamine (B1) deficiency causes elevated levels of _____ after a high carb meal.
Definition
Causes elevated blood levels of pyruvate, lactate, and alanine after a high carb meal.
Term
What amino acid can pyruvate be converted to and vice versa?
Definition
Alanine
Term
What amino acid can OAA be converted to and vice versa?
Definition
Aspartate
Term
In addition to aspartate OAA can be transformed into _____
Definition
Glucose
Term
Thiamine deficiency causes Pyruvate to accumulates because its major reaction is blocked, and it is either reduced to ____ or transaminated to _____.
Definition
lactate

alanine
Term
Three different causes of pyruvate dehydrogenase impairment: ______
Definition
Thiamine deficiency

Inherited partial deficiencies of pyruvate dehydrogenase (Genetic)

Arsenite poisoning (nerve gas)
Term
Inherited partial deficiencies of pyruvate dehydrogenase causes ____ and leads to ____ dysfunction.
Definition
lactic acidosis

central nervous system dysfunction
Term
With Inherited partial deficiencies of pyruvate dehydrogenase, the brain suffers the most, because _____.
Definition
because pyruvate dehydrogenase needed for carb oxidation
Term
With Arsenite poisoning, Arsenite ties up _____.
Definition
Lipoate
Term
4 Sources Of Acetyl-CoA
Definition

Pyruvate oxidation

Fat oxidation

Amino acid degradation

Ketone body oxidation
Term
Arsenite poisoning causes _____
Definition
lactic acidosis
Term
____ Regulation Of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase
Definition
Covalent
Term
can hypoxia cause a buildup of lactate?
Definition
yes
Term
Hypoxia leads to ___ NAD+/NADH ratios, because ______.
Definition
decreased NAD+/NADH ratios (higher NADH)

NADH cannot be oxidized by oxygen
Term
Hypoxia leads to elevated NADH levels and therefore need to ______ to reform NAD+ for continued glycolysis and ATP production.
Definition
form lactate
Term
How can hypoxia cause a buildup of lactate?
Definition
Hypoxia leads to decreased NAD+/NADH ratios (higher NADH) because NADH can’t be oxidized by oxygen. Needs to form lactate to reform NAD+ for continued glycolysis and ATP production. Also, increased AMP/ATP ratio (shortage of ATP) stimulates glycolysis at the level of PFK. Pyruvate is formed but can’t be oxidized and must be changed into lactate.
Term
increased AMP/ATP ratio (shortage of ATP) stimulates glycolysis at the level of ____ enzyme.
Definition
PFK
Term
PDH (Pyruvate DH) is regulated by?
Definition
phosphorylation
Term
PDH Kinase: ____ PDH by phosphorylation
Definition
inactivates
Term
PDH Kinase, which inactivates PDH by phosphorylation is stimulated by ______ and Decreased by ______.
Definition
Stimulated by NADH, Acetyl-CoA

pyruvate, Ca2+
Term
PDH phosphatase: _____ PDH by dephosphorylation
Definition
reactivates
Term
PDH phosphatase, which reactivates PDH by dephosphorylation is is stimulated by ______.
Definition
Stimulated by insulin
Term
What cofactors stimulate the activity of the PDH kinase?
Definition
NADH, acetyl-CoA
Term
What cofactors inhibit the activity of the PDH kinase?
Definition
Pyruvate
Term
What hormone affects the phosphorylation of PDH?
Definition
Insulin stimulates PDH Phosphatase in order to dephosphorylate PDH in order to activate it to form Acetyl CoA
Term
cellular location of the TCA cycle.
Definition
Mitochondrial matrix
Term
TCA cycle located in mitochondrial matrix adjacent to ______.
Definition
electron transport chain
Term
OAA + Acetyl CoA forms ______ (_C)
Definition
Citrate (6C)
Term
TCA Cycle forms citrate (6C) and then remove CO2 to produce _____(4C) during the _____ steps of the TCA Cycle.
Definition
succinate

1st four
Term
How many NADH are produced from one molecule of pyruvate when it is metabolized all the way to CO2 and water?
Definition
4 NADH (3 from TCA and 1 from pyruvate ---> acetyl-CoA)
Term
How many ATP (GTP) are produced from one molecule of pyruvate when it is metabolized all the way to CO2 and water?
Definition
rxn = 15 ATP
Term
Aconitase enzyme function?
Definition
Converts Citrate into Isocitrate reversibly.
Term
Aconitase can be inhibited by ______?
Definition
Fluoroacetate inhibition (makes fluorocitrate; inhibits aconitase)
Term
First committed step of TCA cycle is ______
Definition
Isocitrate to alpha ketoglutarate by Isocitrate DH which produces CO2 and NADH
Term
Last Four TCA Cycle Reactions involve the conversion of ____ back into _____.
Definition
Succinate (4C) back into OAA (4C)
Term
_____ is produced in the last 4 steps of TCA cycle.
Definition
NADH and FADH2
Term
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase vs. Alpha-Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase: Both act on an _____ substrate
Definition
alpha ketoacid
Term
Pyruvate is a alpha _____
Definition
ketoacid
Term
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase vs. Alpha-Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase: Both produce a _____
Definition
CoA ester
Term
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase vs. Alpha-Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase Both are _____ complexes.
Definition
Multienzyme
Term
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase vs. Alpha-Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase: Both exist in the _____.
Definition
mitochondrial matrix
Term
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase vs. Alpha-Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase, which is regulated by covalent modification?
Definition
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase
Term
Last Four TCA Cycle Reactions involve the conversion of ____ back into _____.
Definition
Succinate (4C) back into OAA (4C)
Term
What enzyme do pyruvate dehydrogenase and alpha ketoglutarate dehydrogenase share in common?
Definition
E3 (dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase).
Term
What products do pyruvate dehydrogenase and alpha ketoglutarate dehydrogenase produce in common?
Definition
CoA ester, CO2, NADH
Term
Alpha-ketoglutarate DH produces ______.
Definition
Succinyl-CoA.
Term
Pyruvate DH produces _____.
Definition
Acetyl-CoA
Term
Citrate synthase catalyzes?
Definition
Joining of Acetyl CoA and OAA to form Citrate
Term
Citrate synthase is inhibited by: _______
Definition
ATP, NADH, succinyl-CoA, and citrate (competes with oxaloacetate for active site)
Term
Citrate synthase is Stimulated by _____.
Definition
insulin
Term
Isocitrate dehydrogenase is inhibited by ______.
Definition
ATP & NADH
Term
When isocitrate dehyrogenase is inhibited, ____ accumulates and can leave the mitochondrion to act as allosteric effector
Definition
citrate
Term
Isocitrate dehydrogenase Stimulated by ____
Definition
ADP
Term
Primary regulation point of TCA = ______.
Definition
isocitrate dehydrogenase
Term
Primary regulation point = isocitrate dehydrogenase. Makes _____ pile up and make fat.
Definition
citrate
Term
Alpha ketoglutarate DH inhibited by _______
Definition
its own products (succinyl-CoA and NADH) and by high energy charge (ATP or GTP). NOT phosphorylation/dephosphorylation
Term
Aconitase: inhibited by _______.
Definition
fluoroacetate
Term
List three pairs of amino acids and their corresponding alpha-keto acids that are produced by transamination: ______.
Definition
Alanine- Pyruvate
Glutamate- α – ketoglutarate
Aspartate- Oxaloacetate
Term
Name the TCA cycle intermediates that can also be derived from amino acids.
Definition
α – ketoglutarate (Glutamate)
Oxaloacetate (Aspartate)
Fumarate (Amino Acids)
Succinyl-CoA (Amino acids)
Term
Give the TCA cycle intermediates that can be converted into precursors for other metabolic products.
Definition
Citrate: precursor for acetyl-CoA during fatty acid synthesis Succinyl-CoA: precursor for heme synthesis Oxaloacetate: precursor for glucose synthesis (gluconeogenesis)
Term
Which intermediate of the TCA carries two carbon units to the cytoplasm for fat synthesis?
Definition
Citrate
Term
Which intermediate is a precursor for heme synthesis?
Definition
Succinyl-CoA
Term
Which precursor serves as a precursor for glucose synthesis (gluconeogenesis)?
Definition
Oxaloacetate
Term
Which intermediate can be transaminated to form glutamate?
Definition
α – ketoglutarate
Term
Which intermediate can be transaminated to form aspartate?
Definition
Oxaloacetate
Term
Aminotransferases transfer the amino nitrogen from an amino acid to an alpha ketoacid, this requires ______
Definition
vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Term
TCA Cycle Intermediates that serve As Precursors?
Definition
Citrate
Succinyl-CoA
Oxaloacetate
Term
Thiamine binds _____ and releases _____.
Definition
Pyruvate and release CO2 & Acetyl CoA
Term
Biotin binds _____ and releases _____.
Definition
CO2 & Pyruvate and OAA
Term
Pyruvate carboxylase binds ___ then transfers it to ____
Definition
CO2

pyruvate
Term
Pyruvate Carboxylase produces oxaloacetate; which is also precursor for ______.
Definition
gluconeogenesis
Term
Increased Oxaloacetate created by Pyruvate Carboxylase Allows More ____ Capacity
Definition
TCA
Term
Which intermediate can be replenished by an anaplerotic reaction?
Definition
Oxaloacetate from pyruvate by pyruvate carboxylase.
Term
What the heck is an anaplerotic reaction?
Definition
Reactions that regenerate TCA cycle intermediates that have been removed for biosynthesis.
Term
vitamin cofactor for pyruvate carboxylase is ______.
Definition
Biotin (
Term
Conversion of Pyruvate to OAA by pyruvate carboxylase is a ____ dependent reaction.
Definition
ATP
Term
Conversion of Pyruvate to OAA by pyruvate carboxylase is a ATP dependent reaction that uses the energy to ______.
Definition
Attach CO2 to Biotin so that it can transfer the CO2 to Pyruvate to form OAA
Term
Respiration generates _____ & _____ from O2 and fuel.
Definition
Water and CO2
Term
Cytochromes – contain ____
Definition
heme
Term
_____ has a isoprene tail (fat soluble)
Definition
Ubiquinone
Term
cytochrome oxidase has a ____ metal cofactor.
Definition
Cu2+
Term
Most components of the ETC are derived from?
Definition
Diet
Term
Flavoproteins accept electrons from ____ and donate to _____.
Definition
NADH

cytochromes
Term
Flavoproteins generate ______
Definition
Free Radical intermediates
Term
Iron-Sulfur Proteins are also called _____
Definition
non-heme iron proteins
Term
Iron-Sulfur Proteins acts as ______.
Definition
redox electron carrier (acceptor/donor)
Term
Ubiquinone aka ______.
Definition
Coenzyme Q10
Term
Ubiquinone contains a _____, composed of ______
Definition
isoprene tail

10 isoprene units
Term
Ubiquinone – aka Coenzyme Q10 is ____ soluble.
Definition
Fat
Term
Ubiquinone – aka Coenzyme Q10 can generate ______.
Definition
Free Radical Intermediates
Term
Cytochromes are _______ proteins.
Definition
Integral membrane proteins
Term
Cytochromes contain ______.
Definition
Heme
Term
In Cytochromes iron alternates between ______.
Definition
Fe+2 and Fe+3
Term
In Cytochromes iron alternates between Fe+2 and Fe+3, just as with _____ proteins.
Definition
Iron-Sulfur proteins
Term
Cytochrome oxidase also uses ______
Definition
Cu++
Term
Cytochromes are bound to two amino acids to prevent _____
Definition
oxygen binding
Term
Riboflavin cofactors _____.
Definition
FAD, FMN
Term
Niacin cofactors _____.
Definition
NAD, NADP
Term
Give the two forms of iron in the electron transport chain (ETC).
Definition
Fe2+, Fe3+
Term
Iron-sulfur proteins (aka non-heme iron proteins) Acts as ______.
Definition
redox electron carrier
Term
Iron-sulfur proteins (aka non-heme iron proteins) Transfer electrons by switching between _____ and ______.
Definition
ferrous (Fe2+) and ferric (Fe3+) states
Term
Cytochromes are ______ proteins
Definition
integral membrane
Term
Cytochromes switch between ____ and ____ states
Definition
ferrous (Fe2+) and ferric (Fe3+) states
Term
Cytochromes are integral membrane proteins, except ______
Definition
(except cytochrome c)
Term
Ubiquinone aka _____
Definition
(Coenzyme Q)
Term
Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q) is the ____ form
Definition
Oxidized
Term
Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q) can generate
Definition
free radicals
Term
Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q) carries ____
Definition
2 H+
Term
Ubiquinol (Coenzyme QH2) is the ____ form.
Definition
Reduced
Term
What are the solubility properties of ubiquinone
Definition
Fat soluble
Term
Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q) transfers electrons from _____ to _____
Definition
Complex I (NADH-Q reductase) to Complex III (Cytochrome reductase)
Term
NADH-Q reductase function?
Definition
Reduces CoQ (Ubiquinone )
Term
Complex I is _____
Definition
NADH-Q reductase
Term
Complex II is _____
Definition
Succinate-Q reductase
Term
Complex III is _____
Definition
Cytochrome reductase
Term
Complex IV is ______
Definition
Cytochrome oxidase
Term
NADH is in _______.
Definition
mitochondrial matrix
Term
Complex I: NADH-Q reductase contains _______
Definition
FMN and several iron-sulfur centers

No cytochromes
Term
Complex II: Succinate-Q reductase contains _______
Definition
Electrons transferred directly to ubiquinone

No cytochromes
Term
Complex III: Cytochrome reductase contains _______
Definition
Cytochrome b (iron-sulfur protein)
Cytochrome c1
Term
Complex IV: Cytochrome oxidase contains _______
Definition
2 heme a groups (cytochromes a and a3) each near a copper ion
Term
Which cytochrome is soluble and not bound in the mitochondrial membrane?
Definition
Cytochrome c, water soluble (soluble in intermembrane space)
Term
What do the cytochromes have in common with myoglobin?
Definition
Heme group, integral membrane proteins
Term
Identify the three enzymes that transfer electrons to CoQ from FADH2.
Definition
- Succinate dehydrogenase (complex II)
- Glycerol-phosphate dehydrogenase
- Fatty-acyl CoA dehydrogenase
Term
Identify the ETC component that transfers electrons to CoQ.
Definition
Complex I (from NADH to ubiquinone), and also Complex II (Succinate dehydrogenase)
Term
Identify the ETC component that transfers electrons to cytochrome c.
Definition
Complex III (from ubiquinol to cytochrome c)
Term
ETC component that transfers electrons to oxygen?
Definition
Complex IV (Cytochrome oxidase complex).
Term
In Complex IV (Cytochrome oxidase complex) O2 is tightly bound between ____ & ____, and released after complete reduction to H2O by transfer of 4 e-.
Definition
heme a3 and copper
Term
What metal ion actually reduces the oxygen bound by Complex IV (Cytochrome oxidase complex) to water?
Definition
Cu2+ (copper)
Term
Protons are pumped out, driven by the ____ reactions
Definition
redox
Term
Pump protons out of ____ into _____.
Definition
mitochondrial matrix

intermembrane space
Term
What is the chemiosmotic hypothesis?
Definition
The chemiosmotic hypothesis proposes that the proton-translocating activity of electron transport complexes in inner mitochondrial membrane generates proton gradient across the membrane. Protons cannot diffuse back into matrix because membrane is impermeable to ions
Term
Proton gradient contains the energy for ATP synthesis, 10x higher concentration outside, Greater than 10x will ______.
Definition
change energetics; blocks pumps and electron flow
Term
Oxidative phosphorylation is the use of the energy from ____ of cofactors (____ & ____) to synthesize ATP.
Definition
reoxidation

NADH and QH2
Term
Oxygen consumption coupled to the ____.
Definition
proton gradient.
Term
Pressure from proton gradient drives_____ forward.
Definition
ATP synthase
Term
____ pulls electrons through ETC
Definition
Oxygen
Term
Where in the cell does oxidative phosphorylation take place?
Definition
MT
Term
What is the system of electron carriers that are coupled to ATP synthesis called? Where are they located?
Definition
Respiratory chain found in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Term
ATP synthase is composed of two units: _____
Definition
F0 and F1
Term
_____ unit of ATP synthase has 3 catalytic sites on circular array of 3 α and 3 β subunits
Definition
F1 (coupling factor 1):
Term
F1 (coupling factor 1) is attached to
Definition
F0
Term
F1 aka (______)
Definition
coupling factor 1
Term
Fo aka (____)
Definition
oligomycin-sensitive factor
Term
Is F0 or F1 an integral membrane protein?
Definition
F0
Term
360 degree turn of motor produces ___ molecules of ATP while ____ protons are translocated
Definition
3

12
Term
_ protons drive the synthesis of 1 ATP
Definition
4
Term
Why is part of ATP synthase called an ATPase?
Definition
In the absence of a sufficient proton gradient, ATP synthase DOES NOT synthesize but rather hydrolyzes ATP (consumes it).
Term
ATP translocase affect on the membrane potential?
Definition
Weakens membrane potential because ADP has 3 negative charges at physiological pH, and ATP has about 4. Moves ADP into the matrix to be made into ATP and ATP out for cell use.
Term
______ allows NADH from cytoplasm (glycolysis) to enter the mitochondrial matrix to participate in ETC.
Definition
glycerol phosphate shuttle
Term
each FADH2 produces _ ATP
Definition
2
Term
In the Glycerol phosphate shuttle NADH donates electrons to ______ through _____ enzyme.
Definition
Glycerol

DHAP (dihydroxyacetone phosphate)
Term
In the Glycerol phosphate shuttle NADH donates electrons to glycrerol through DHAP (dihydroxyacetone phosphate), which then donates the electrons to _____ to form _____.
Definition
FAD to form FADH2
Term
In the Glycerol phosphate shuttle NADH donates electrons to glycrerol through DHAP (dihydroxyacetone phosphate), which then donates the electrons to FAD to form FADH2. FADH2 then donates the electrons to _____ to form _____ in an irreversible process.
Definition
CoQ

CoQH2
Term
In the Glycerol phosphate shuttle NADH donates electrons to glycrerol through DHAP (dihydroxyacetone phosphate), which then donates the electrons to FAD to form FADH2. FADH2 then donates the electrons to CoQ to form CoQH2 in an irreversible process. CoQH2 then goes on to _____
Definition
Complex III Cytochrome Reductase
Term
Glycerol phosphate shuttle leads to the production of ___ ATP per NADH.
Definition
2 (Because is transformed into FADH2 which skips the first complex, NADH Q Reductase
Term
With the Malate-aspartate shuttle, NADH donates electrons to ______ turning it into _______.
Definition
OAA

malate
Term
With the Malate-aspartate shuttle, NADH donates electrons to OAA turning it into malate, which is then _____.
Definition
transported across the IMM and donates its electrons to NAD+ to form NADh
Term
Why can't oxaloacetate get across the inner mitochondrial membrane?
Definition
No transporter & because too large and - charges
Term
oxaloacetate can be converted to _____ for transport back across the IMM to the cytoplasm
Definition
aspartate
Term
There is a antiport aspartate-_____ transporter in the IMM
Definition
Glutamate
Term
Give the definition of Respiratory Control.
Definition
ATP cannot be synthesized without electron flow, and electrons cannot flow without ATP synthesis
Term
If ADP is absent, ____ stops
Definition
ETC
Term
Oxygen consumption depends on availability of ____.
Definition
ATP
Term
Very tight coupling between ETC and ____ concentrations
Definition
ADP
Term
Respiratory control prevents unnecessary consumption of O2 when ______.
Definition
ATP is adequate
Term
What is required for respiratory control?
Tight coupling between ____ and the concentrations of ____.
Definition
ETC

ADP
Term
Where is the rate limiting step for the ETC?
Definition
No rate limiting step, but rate depends on substrate availability.
Term
What is the rate limiting factor in respiratory control?
Definition
Usually, ADP is the rate limiting substrate.

but could be
Possible rate limiting factors include: NADH, Oxygen, ADP, phosphate, capacity of respiratory chain itself when all substrates freely available (Vmax)
Term
What happens to pyruvate dehydrogenase when the energy charge drops and NAD+/NADH increases?
Definition
Stimulates pyruvate dehydrogenase and regulated enzymes of TCA cycle.
Term
Each complex coupled to a _____.
Definition
proton pump
Term
Proton gradient contains the energy for _____.
Definition
ATP synthesis
Term
Oxygen consumption coupled to ______.
Definition
ATP synthesis
Term
ATP synthase can run backwards, so it is also called mitochondrial ______.
Definition
ATPase
Term
Is malate-aspartate shuttle reversible?
Definition
Yes
Term
Is Glycerol Phosphate Shuttle reversible?
Definition
NO, transfer of Electrons from glycerol phosphate to FAD is irreversible
Term
If ADP is absent, ____ stops
Definition
ETC
Term
Very tight coupling between ____ and the concentrations of _____.
Definition
ETC

ADP
Term
Very tight coupling between ETC and ADP concentrations. But, if oxidative phosphorylation is uncoupled (protons flow around ATP synthase), then ETC rate is ______.
Definition
as fast as the O2 supply.
Term
Oligomycin inhibits ______ and leads to a --___ ratio.
Definition
inhibition of ATP synthesis – reduced ATP/ADP
Term
Oligomycin acts on _____.
Definition
F0
Term
Dinitrophenol (DNP) is a _____
Definition
uncoupler
Term
Dinitrophenol (DNP) is a Uncouplers and leads to a ______ ratio.
Definition
reduced P/O ratio
Term
The Phosphate/Oxygen Ratio, or P/O Ratio, refers to the amount of ATP produced from the movement of two electrons through a defined electron transport chain, donated by reduction of an oxygen atom. WIKI
Definition
Term
Dinitrophenol (DNP) is a Uncouplers that carries H+ from ____ to ____.
Definition
IMM space to Matrix
Term
Rotenone is a Pesticide that inhibits electron flow from ____ complexes in _____ complex to ubiquinone
Definition
iron-sulfur

NADH-Q reductase complex (Complex I)
Term
Barbiturates (ex: amytal) inhibit electron flow thru _____ complex
Definition
NADH-Q reductase Complex (Complex I)
Term
Antimycin A blocks electron flow thru _____ complex
Definition
blocks electron flow thru QH2-cytochrome c reductase complex (Complex I)
Term
Inhibitors of cytochrome oxidase complex (Complex IV)?
Definition
Cyanide and azide
CO
Term
____ causes Inhibition of translocation of ATP/ADP
Definition
Atractyloside
Term
Atractyloside, which causes Inhibition of translocation of ATP/ADP leads to ______.
Definition
Reduced ATP/ADP levels in the cytoplasm
Increased ATP/ADP levels in the matrix
Term
Cyanide: inhibition of e- flow (like hypoxia, anoxia), produces _____.
Definition
lactic acidosis
Term
Inhibiting Cytochrome Oxidase (Complex IV) produces
Definition
lactic acidosis
Term
Steps in ischemic injury
Definition
1.
ET slows down
2.
NADH increases; ADP increases
3.
MA shuttle reverses; ATP translocase reverses
4.
PFK stimulated; AMP/ADP
5.
NADH and lactic acid increases
6.
Lysosomes go BOOM! (...eventually)
Term
Uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation prevent ______ despite continued e- flow.
Definition
ATP synthesis
Term
Uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation lead to a _____ P/O ratio.
Definition
reduced
Term
2 Uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation
Definition
2,4-dinitrophenol and pentachlorophenol
Term
2,4-dinitrophenol and pentachlorophenol are ______ soluble.
Definition
lipid-soluble
Term
2,4-dinitrophenol and pentachlorophenol are uncouplers that _____
Definition
Dissipate proton gradient by ferrying protons across inner mitochondrial membrane
Term
With 2,4-dinitrophenol and pentachlorophenol uncouplers ATP can no longer be synthesized, but e- flow _____ because bc respiratory chain no longer has to ______.
Definition
pump protons against a steep gradient
Term
with 2,4-dinitrophenol and pentachlorophenol uncouplers proton pumps increase and therefore ______ increases
Definition
oxygen consumption
Term
Arsenate is a structural analog of _____.
Definition
phosphate
Term
Arsenate competes with phosphate for _____.
Definition
ATP synthesis
Term
What happens to the cytochromes upstream of the block?
Definition
Upstream – highly reduced, continuous electron flow
Term
What happens to the cytochromes downstream of the block?
Definition
highly oxidized, no electron flow
Term
Name a poison that can block proton flow back into the matrix.
Definition
Oligomycin
Term
Oligomycin blocks proton flow back into the matrix, by blocking ______
Definition
F0 the proton channel of ATP Synthatse
Term
Oligomycin blocks proton flow back into the matrix, by blocking F0 the proton channel of ATP Synthatse, which blocks _____
Definition
ATP synthesis
Term
Name a poison that facilitates the flow of protons across the inner membrane from the intermembrane space into the matrix
Definition
DNP and pentachlorophenol (uncouplers)
Term
Since ATP can't be made from these shunted protons following uncouplers, what happens to the energy?
Definition
as heat, causing hyperthermia
Term
How does pentachlorophenol lead to lactic acidosis and why do these patients have hyperthermia?
Definition
ETC is untouched. High [NAD+]/[NADH] ratio because of increased NADH oxidation and low ATP/ADP ratio (low energy charge) because ATP is not being synthesized, stimulating anaerobic glycolysis (PFK activity). Pyruvate increased -> lactate increased. NADH oxidation and oxygen consumption are increased (in contrast to cyanide poisoning) Failure of oxidative phosphorylation Energy of fuel oxidation is released as heat -> hyperthermia
*Note: Actual NAD+/NADH ratio does not change that much because NADH is quickly regenerated by increased activity of TCA cycle and glycolysis.
* Note: babies have brown fat that contain thermogenin, which uncouples ETC and dissipates energy as heat to keep babies warm.
Term
Define the P/O ratio.
Definition
The number of high energy phosphate bonds formed for each oxygen atom (or each pair of electrons) consumed
Term
PO ratio NADH?
Definition
3
Term
PO ratio FADH2?
Definition
2
Term
Name a poison that can keep ADP from exchanging with ATP.
Definition
Atractyloside
Term
What happens to the energy charge in the cell when Atractyloside is working?
Definition
ADP supply depleted, and ATP synthesis halted. (can't transport atp)
Term
What happens to the electron flow when Atractyloside is working?
Definition
Stops
Term
Compare the mechanism of arsenate action in the mitochondrion with its action in glycolysis.
Definition
Glycolysis:
- Structural analog
- UNCOUPLING -> pathway can proceed, but without ATP synthesis
- Net ATP yield of glycolysis is 0

Mitochondrion:
- Structural analog
- Competes with phosphate for ATP synthesis
- Analog of ATP is unstable and hydrolyzes spontaneously to ADP and arsenate
Term
Just how does arsenate get into the mitochondrion anyway?
Definition
Phosphate transporter
Term
With Pentachlorophenol is the ETC ok? NAD+/NADH ratio?
Definition
Yes

YES
Term
Does Cyanide poisoning produce lactic acidosis?
Definition
Yes
Term
With Pentachlorophenol posioning:

ATP/ADP _____
PFK _____
Pyruvate _____
Lactate _____
Definition
Drops

Increases

increased

Increased
Term
Does Pentachlorophenol poisoning produce lactic acidosis?
Definition
Yes
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