Chapter 17, Problem 31P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for restocking the carbohydrates stores by consuming the carbohydrates. Also, give a reason for the fats cannot be directly converted to carbohydrates to substitute the carbohydrate stores.

Concept introduction:

Glycolysis is a catabolic process. In this process, one glucose molecule is converted into two molecules of pyruvate. The energy released during this process is useful in the formation of high-energy adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules and reduced nicotinamide adenine (NADH) molecules.