What are A, B and C in the following reactions? (1) Pyruvate, ribose 5-phosphate, glycogen. (2) Ribose 5-phosphate, glycogen, pyruvate. (3) Glycogen, pyruvate, ribose 5-phosphate. (4) Glycogen, citrate, ribose 5-phosphate […]
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CSIR NET Life Science PYQ on metabolism
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Where Does Efficient Conversion of Fructose to Fructose-6-Phosphate by Fructokinase Occur?
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- June 15, 2025
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The efficient conversion of Fructose to Fructose-6 Phosphate by fructo kinase occurs in (1) Liver (2) Muscles (3) Adipose Tissue (4) Intestine Fructose Metabolism Overview Fructose enters cells and is […]
The Phosphoketolase Pathway: The Key Cycle in Heterolactic Fermentation
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- June 15, 2025
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Which cycle has been used in hetero lactic fermentation? (1) Entner—Doudoroff pathway (2) Phosphoketolase Pathway (3) Pentose Phosphate Pathway (4) Glycolate pathway Heterolactic fermentation is a distinctive metabolic process carried […]
Factors Increasing Glucose-1-Phosphate Levels in Liver Cells: Glycogen Breakdown and Glycogenesis
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- June 15, 2025
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Glucose-1-P level can increase in liver cell due to (1) Increased glycogen breakdown (2) Reduced glycogenesis (3) Both (4) Increased glycolysis What Is Glucose-1-Phosphate? Glucose-1-phosphate is a phosphorylated sugar that […]
Identifying the False Statement About Glycolysis: NADH, FADH2, and Pyruvate Formation Explained
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- June 15, 2025
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Which statement is FALSE about glycolysis? (1) 2 molecules of NADH+H is formed per glucose (2) 1 molecule of FADH2 is formed per glucose (3) Electron are released during oxidation […]
Why ATP Is Not Formed When 1-Arseno-3-Phosphoglycerate Converts to 3-Phosphoglycerate: The Role of Arsenate Substitution
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- June 15, 2025
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AsO43- is chemically very similar to PO43- and could be used as an alternate substrate by phosphate requiring enzymes. When 1,3-bisphospho-glycerate is converted to 3-phosphoglycerate, A TP is generated. However, […]
Understanding ATP Production in Glycolysis and the Citric Acid Cycle: Key Facts and Clarifications
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- June 15, 2025
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The glycolysis and citric acid cycles are important pathways o generate energy in the cell. Given below are statements regarding the production of ATP. A. Electrons released during the oxidative […]
How Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Confers Resistance to Malaria
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- June 15, 2025
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A person suffering from glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency are found to be resistant to (1) Plasmodium (2) Fungus (3) Leishmania (4) Bacteria Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is one of the most […]
Impact of Oxygen Supply on Cancer Cell Metabolism and Tumor Microenvironment: Understanding HIF-1α, Warburg Effect, and Lactate Production
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- June 15, 2025
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The gradient of oxygen available to cells at inner regions of a tumour tissue environment is typically low that creates a hypoxic micro-environment. If enough oxygen is supplied to the […]
Common Misconceptions About Glycolysis: Identifying Incorrect Statements on Pyruvate Kinase and Anaerobic Function
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- June 15, 2025
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The following are some statements regarding glycolysis: A. Glycolysis is not regulated by pyruvate kinase. B. Lactate can be an end product of glycolysis. C. Glycolysis cannot function anaerobically. D. […]


