The Science of Everything Podcast Episode 138: Biochemistry and Metabolism
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Aug 31, 2023 A discussion of metabolic pathways breaking down proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; The central role of acetyl-CoA and how pathways intersect; Exploring lipolysis, beta oxidation, and amino acid deamination; Conversion of molecules into acetyl-CoA and anabolism; Reversible and irreversible reactions in biochemistry; Building carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids; Limitations in lipid usage; Sneak peek of upcoming topics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Introduction to Acetylchoea
04:15 • 11min
Metabolizing Triglycerides: Lipolysis and Beta Oxidation
15:28 • 6min
Amino Acids and Nitrogen Metabolism
21:45 • 6min
Conversion of Molecules and the Role of Acetylchoea in Metabolism
27:42 • 4min
Reversible and Irreversible Reactions in Biochemistry and Metabolism
32:12 • 4min
Glycogenesis, Lipid and Amino Acid Synthesis
36:10 • 20min
Lipid limitations and upcoming episode sneak peek
56:15 • 3min