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'''Carbohydrate metabolism''' denotes the various [[biochemistry|biochemical]] processes responsible for the [[anabolism|formation]], [[catabolism|breakdown]] and interconversion of [[carbohydrates]] in [[life|living]] [[organism]]s. It includes: | '''Carbohydrate metabolism''' denotes the various [[biochemistry|biochemical]] processes responsible for the [[anabolism|formation]], [[catabolism|breakdown]] and interconversion of [[carbohydrates]] in [[life|living]] [[organism]]s. It includes: | ||
*[[Carbon fixation]], whereby CO<sub>2</sub> is reduced to carbohydrate. | *[[Carbon fixation]], whereby CO<sub>2</sub> is reduced to carbohydrate. | ||
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*[[Gluconeogenesis]] - <i>de novo</i> synthesis of glucose molecules from simple [[organic chemistry|organic]] compounds | *[[Gluconeogenesis]] - <i>de novo</i> synthesis of glucose molecules from simple [[organic chemistry|organic]] compounds | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:01, 24 July 2024
Carbohydrate metabolism denotes the various biochemical processes responsible for the formation, breakdown and interconversion of carbohydrates in living organisms. It includes:
- Carbon fixation, whereby CO2 is reduced to carbohydrate.
- Glycolysis - the breakdown of the glucose molecule in order to obtain ATP
- the Pentose phosphate pathway, which acts in the conversion of hexoses into pentoses and in NADPH regeneration.
- Glycogenesis - the conversion of excess glucose into glycogen in order to prevent excessive osmotic pressure buildup inside the cell
- Glycogenolysis - the breakdown of glycogen into glucose, in order to provide a steady level of glucose supply for glucose-dependent tissues.
- Gluconeogenesis - de novo synthesis of glucose molecules from simple organic compounds
==See also==