Carbohydrate Metabolism

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. outline glycolysis (Embden- Meyerhof pathway), aerobic and anaerobic phases; 2. explain the control mechanisms and substrate level phosphorylation; 3. illustrate the kerb’s cycle/citric acid cycle; 4. discuss metabolism of galactose and fructose the uronic acid pathway gluconeogenesis, glycogenesis and glycogenolysis; 5. explain the HMP shunt and its biochemical importance; and 6. apply biochemical knowledge in the clinics.

Glycolysis (Embden- Meyerhof pathway), aerobic and anaerobic phases. Control mechanisms and substrate level phosphorylation. The kerb’s cycle/citric acid cycle. Metabolism of galactose 195 and fructose the uronic acid pathway gluconeogenesis, glycogenesis and glycogenolysis. The HMP shunt and its biochemical importance.