Biochemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 21, Problem 9P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The a-Amylose is an unbranched glucose
Concept introduction:
Amylose is a form of starch containing unbranched chains of glucose monomers linked by a 1-4 glycosidic bonds. The storage form of glucose is glycogen, a polymer of glucose having branches at every ten residues. Glycogen can be broken down to yield glucose molecules when energy is required.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Briefly explain why chicken fat, which largely consists of various triacylglycerols, has such a higher energy content per mole compared to sucrose.
Triacylglycerols in adipose tissue do not enter the bloodstream as triacyglycerolsexplain
Entire metabolic pathway of galactosemia
Chapter 21 Solutions
Biochemistry
Ch. 21 - Prob. 1PCh. 21 - Prob. 2PCh. 21 - Prob. 3PCh. 21 - Prob. 4PCh. 21 - Prob. 5PCh. 21 - Prob. 6PCh. 21 - Prob. 7PCh. 21 - Prob. 8PCh. 21 - Prob. 9PCh. 21 - Prob. 10P
Ch. 21 - Prob. 11PCh. 21 - Prob. 12PCh. 21 - Prob. 13PCh. 21 - Prob. 14PCh. 21 - Prob. 15PCh. 21 - Prob. 16PCh. 21 - Prob. 17PCh. 21 - Prob. 18PCh. 21 - Prob. 19PCh. 21 - Prob. 20PCh. 21 - Prob. 21PCh. 21 - Prob. 22PCh. 21 - Prob. 23PCh. 21 - Prob. 24PCh. 21 - Prob. 25PCh. 21 - Prob. 26PCh. 21 - Prob. 27PCh. 21 - Prob. 28PCh. 21 - Prob. 29PCh. 21 - Prob. 30PCh. 21 - Prob. 31PCh. 21 - Prob. 32PCh. 21 - Prob. 33PCh. 21 - Prob. 34PCh. 21 - Prob. 35PCh. 21 - Prob. 36PCh. 21 - Prob. 37PCh. 21 - Prob. 38PCh. 21 - Prob. 39PCh. 21 - Prob. 40PCh. 21 - Prob. 41PCh. 21 - Prob. 42PCh. 21 - Prob. 43PCh. 21 - Prob. 44PCh. 21 - Prob. 45PCh. 21 - Prob. 46P
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- true or falseduring fatty acid biosynthesis, the product detaches from the fatty acid synthase complex when the chain length is 14 carbons.arrow_forwardTrue or False a. Branching decreases the solubility of glycogen. True False b. The branching enzyme forms the α-1,6 linkage in glycogen. TrueFalsearrow_forwardGlycogen synthase catalyzes a reaction that adds a glucosyl group (glucose monomer) to a glycogen molecule. In this reaction, one substrate (reactant) is glycogen, what is the other substrate (reactant)?arrow_forward
- Degradation of normal glycogen results to 97.2% glucose 1-phosphate and 7.2% glucose.Assuming a ratio of glucose 1-phosphate to glucose recorded in a glycogen sample from a patient with a liver disease was 100, The probable structure of the patient’s glycogen is________arrow_forwardTrue or False c. Glycogen synthase catalyzes the synthesis of α-1,6 linkages. True False d. The activated form of glucose is added to the non-reducing end of glycogen molecules. True Falsearrow_forwardin the synthesis of glycogen, the glycogen synthase uses UDP-glucose rather than glucose. Explain in detail way.arrow_forward
- Fatty acids from stored triacylglycerols (fat) are not available for gluconeogenesis. Speculate why we do not have the enzymes to directly convert fatty acids into glucose. Plants (especially seeds) do have enzymes to convert fatty acids into carbohydrates. Why are they so lucky?arrow_forwardGlycerophospholipids Phosphatidylethanolamine 2. Calculate the net ATP yield per fatty acid after complete oxidation. Show your solution using a table of pathways, reducing equivalents, and ATParrow_forwardThe most common form of malnutrition in children in the world, kwashiorkor, is caused by a diet having ample calories but little protein. The high levels of carbohydrate result in high levels of insulin. What is the effect of high levels of insulin on (a) lipid utilization? (b) protein metabolism? (c) Children suffering from kwashiorkor often have large distended bellies caused by water from the blood leaking into extracellular spaces. Suggest a biochemical basis for this condition.arrow_forward
- Lactate is a dead-end product in that its sole fate is to be converted back into glucose. Why then do cells bother to form lactate at all?arrow_forwardMuscle Wasting in Starvation One consequence of starvation is a reduction in muscle mass. What happens to the muscle proteins?arrow_forwardGlycerol generated from TG hydrolysis in adipocytes is converted by the liver into _____________, which serves as a substrate for the synthesis of glucose.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- BiochemistryBiochemistryISBN:9781305577206Author:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. GrishamPublisher:Cengage Learning
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:9781305577206
Author:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Publisher:Cengage Learning