Episode 138: Biochemistry and Metabolism
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Glycogenesis, Lipid and Amino Acid Synthesis
This chapter discusses the process of building carbohydrates through glycogenesis, the synthesis of lipids, and the synthesis of amino acids from carbohydrates. It explores the similarities between glycogenesis and gluconeogenesis, the transportation of acetylchol from the mitochondria to the cytoplasm during fatty acid synthesis, and the limitations in synthesizing essential amino acids from carbohydrate precursors.
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