Chapter 8, Problem 7Q

Summary Introduction

To review:

The functions of the following terms:

Insulin

Glucagon

Fructose 2,6-bisphosphate

UDP-Glucose (uridine diphosphate)

cAMP (Cyclic adenine monophosphate)

GSSG (glutathione disulfide)

NADPH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate)

Introduction:

Glucose is the primary fuel thatis metabolized inside the body to generate energy in various forms. Glucose enters various metabolic pathways and converts into various intermediates and forms for the transport, storage, and structural components. Various hormones and regulatory molecules monitor these pathways.