Describe the process involved in the hydrolysis reaction for carbohydrates, and name the organ that is responsible for the release of insulin and glucagon.

Q: Explain to a child how the irreversible steps in carbohydrate metabolism are regulated.

A: Glucose is the energy source in living beings. The molecule is six-carbon sugar. Glucose is obtained…

Q: Explain how glucose is broken down in general.

A: Carbohydrates are divided into 3 classes monosaccharide, disaccharide, and polysaccharide.…

Q: Identify if the statements are TRUE or FALSE. If false, write the word/s that make(s) the statement…

A: Transamination is a chemical reaction that is responsible for the deamination of most amino acids.…

Q: Using a diagram, summarize the events of the postabsorptive state; include the four sources of blood…

A: The postabsorptive state, also known as the fasting state, occurs when the food is digested,…

Q: Explain what happens to excess glucose in the body.

A: Glucose is a monosaccharide sugar that is formed from the carbohydrate catabolism during digestion.…

Q: Describe how fatty acids are absorbed and transported.

A: The lipids can be described as the biomolecules, which consist of fatty acids and glycerol. The…

Q: Explain the principal events of the catabolism of glycerol and fatty acids.

A: Metabolism is defined as the sum total of all the chemical reactions taking place in a cell to…

Q: Compare the regulation of glucagon and insulin secretion after a mealhigh in carbohydrates, after a…

A: Glucagon is the peptide hormone that is secreted from the alpha cell of the pancreas. It increases…

Q: List and describe the major tissues involved in cholesterol metabolism and their core  enzymes.

A: In addition to serving in the manufacture of steroid hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids,…

Q: Describe the central role of glucose in carbohydrate metabolism.

A: Carbohydrate metabolism is a fundamental biochemical process that ensures a constant supply of…

Q: Explain why the requirement for glucose has priority over protein synthesis.

A: The monosaccharides such as glucose, galactose, as well as fructose are absorbed from the digestive…

Q: Provide an example of a water-soluble vitamin and a fat-solublevitamin, and explain why each is…

A: The vitamin term is derived from the word “vitamine”. Vitamins are the organic molecules that are…

Q: Describe the overall reaction for glucose breakdown andshow that it is a redox reaction.

A: Glucose breaks down in the process of glycolysis to synthesize energy in form of ATP. The energy…

Q: Define the term Glucagon?

A: Glucagon is a hormone that is involved in controlling blood sugar (glucose) levels. It is produced…

Q: Define glycogenesis, glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, and lipogenesis. Which is (are) likely to be…

A: Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are the three macronutrients that are present in our food.…

Q: During fasting or starvation, the body converts to the production of ketone bodies. Diagram…

A: The objective of the question is to understand the biochemical pathways involved in the production…

Q: Using the following key terms, discuss the regulation of carbohydrate metabolism.  Insulin,…

A: Introduction Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway during which glulcose molecule splits into pyruvate…

Q: Write the name of different types of glycogen storage disorder and their enzyme deficiency.

A: Glycogen storage disorder occur due to defective catabolism of glycogen that lead to to accumulation…

Q: Compare ketogenic amino acids and glucogenic amino acids

A: Amino acids are the basic units that make up the proteins. Amino acids are comprised of carbon,…

Q: What is the importance of vitamin C for carnitine and fat metabolism? explain in detail

A: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a vitamin that is soluble in water. It is naturally present in citrus…

Q: Define glucagon.

A: The endocrine system is involved in the secretion of hormones in the blood. Hormones are small…

Q: Explain the chain of events when glucose molecules are released into the blood (from food). Include…

A: Every living organism present on the earth requires energy for their growth, development  and…

Q: Describe the pathway by which glucose is converted into fat.

A: Glucose is converted into fat through the process of fatty acid synthesis. There is a process called…

Q: Identify the types and dietary sources of triglycerides, and describe their functions.

A: Triglycerides are fats from the food we eat that are carried in the blood. Most of the fats we eat,…

Q: In an Absorptive (fed) state Which predominates? Anabolic or catabolic processes? Which ones…

A: Metabolic pathways are a series of process which includes chemical reactions occurring in a cell.…

Q: Please name the functions of the following vitamins: niacin, B1, B2 and B6.

A: Vitamin B is water soluble vitamin  Vitamin B complex include 8 vitamins.  Detailed solution in step…

Q: Describe the effects of a diet that includes large amounts of fructose.

A: Fructose was a natural fruit sugar .it was a keto hexose ,monosaccharide found in many plants .it…

Q: Enumerate the pathways involved in the metabolism of carbohydrate and give a brief description to…

A: Metabolism of carbohydrates is a biochemical process which involves metabolic breakdown, formation…

Q: Describe the fate of fatty acids absorbed by enterocytes based on the reaction with…

A: The majority of the fats in the diet exist as triacylglycerol. They are hydrolyzed into…

Q: Discuss the process by which lipids are absorbed.

A: The act of absorbing substances into cells, tissues, and organs, as in the food (carbohydrates and…

Q: Make a summary of metabolic disorders arising from carbohydrate metabolism. Indicate the enzyme…

A: Metabolism is the collection of all biochemical reactions going on inside the body. These reactions…

Q: Use a flowchart to arrange the following steps in the catabolism of carbohydrates in the order by…

A: Carbohydrates are macronutrients. They are metabolized through various biochemical pathways, in…

Q: (a) Choose one water-soluble and one fat-soluble vitamin. Draw their structures. Give a reference…

A: According to guidelines we have to answer the first question only. so please kindly post the…

Q: Upon exposure to glucagon, what is the phosphorylation state and activity of Triacylglycerol Lipase?…

A: A vital component of controlling blood sugar levels is the pancreatic hormone glucagon. It…

Q: List the steps in the digestion of dietary triacylglycerols and their transport into the…

A: Chylomicrons are in the intestinal cells and relay lipids from the digestive tract and mix them in…

Q: Describe the function of ferritin in the absorption of iron.

A: Blood is a specialized connective tissue composed of two components plasma and formed elements.…

Q: Make a summary of metabolic disorders arising from carbohydrate metabolism. Indicate the   enzyme…

A: Metabolism is a chemical process. This involves in breaking down of the food and which converts into…