Outline the path of 2 molecules of alanine to 1 molecule of glucose using alanine dehydrogenase and other processes or pathways you know.  Determine the net reaction and make sure you include both the necessary cofactors AND the handling of the ammonia by the urea cycle.

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Outline the path of 2 molecules of alanine to 1 molecule of glucose using alanine dehydrogenase and other processes or pathways you know.  Determine the net reaction and make sure you include both the necessary cofactors AND the handling of the ammonia by the urea cycle.

For your reference:
Alanine dehydrogenase:
2 ala + 2NAD+ → 2NADH + 2H* + 2 pyruvate + 2NH
Urea cycle as given in your textbook:
2NH + HCO3 + 3 ATP + H20 → urea + 2ADP+1 AMP + 4Pi + 2H†
Transcribed Image Text:For your reference: Alanine dehydrogenase: 2 ala + 2NAD+ → 2NADH + 2H* + 2 pyruvate + 2NH Urea cycle as given in your textbook: 2NH + HCO3 + 3 ATP + H20 → urea + 2ADP+1 AMP + 4Pi + 2H†
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