Chapter 8, Problem 4RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

Definition of the following terminologies:

(a) Crabtree effect

(b) Transcription factor

(c) Response element

(d) Insulin

(e) Malate shuttle

Introduction:

Carbohydrate metabolism is basically the fundamental chemical process, which ensures that the constant supply of the energy to the cells is maintained. The vital carbohydrate is glucose, which is broken down through the process of glycolysis and then enters the Krebs cycle in order to generate the molecules of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).