Lecture Topics
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Readings
- Chapter 16: Glycogen Metabolism and Gluconeogenesis
- Gluconeogenesis
Lecture Video: Carbohydrate Biosynthesis II: Gluconeogenesis
This video focuses on gluconeogenesis (GNG) -- the synthesis of glucose from noncarbohydrate precursors. Professor Essigmann explains why this process is particularly important to organs of the body that require glucose as their primary metabolic fuel.
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Problem Set & Solutions
Problem Solving Video: Problem Set 10, Problem 3: Gluconeogenesis
Gluconeogenesis is a spontaneous process that involves the synthesis of glucose from non-sugar precursors. In this problem, Dr. Fedeles examines the mechanisms of gluconeogenesis, which require several steps of glycolysis to run in the reverse direction.