Biol 219 Lec 7 Fall 2016 Dr. Scott
Cellular Respiration: Harvesting Energy to form ATP
Cellular Respiration and Metabolism
Glucose Oxidation: The Central Metabolic Pathway Introducing “The Players” ATP glucose + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + energy heat Glucose primary substrate for cellular respiration ATP the “energy currency” molecule Pyruvate end product of glycolysis; branch point between 1. Glycolysis aerobic and anaerobic metabolism Lactate end product of anaerobic metabolism Acetyl CoA the 2-carbon shuttle; a key intermediate in aerobic metabolism 2. Citric Acid NAD+ oxidized coenzyme (also FAD) (Krebs) Cycle
NADH reduced coenzyme (also FADH2): carrier of 2 high-energy electrons
O2 the final electron acceptor in aerobic metabolism 3. Electron CO2 end product of aerobic metabolism Transport H2O other end product of aerobic metabolism Chain
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Glycolysis Summary of Glycolysis 1. Energy investment steps: input 2 ATP Glucose + 2 ADP + 2 NAD+ 2 Pyruvate + 2 ATP + 2 NADH
2. Cleavage step: 6C → 2 x 3C (Aerobic - requires O2)
3. Energy capture steps: Net yield = 2 ATP an d 2 NADH (4 high-energy e-) X 2
Anaerobic Metabolism: Aerobic Metabolism: The Lactic Acid Pathway Transition from Glycolysis to the Citric Acid Cycle
• Pyruvate enters the matrix of • Pyruvate is converted to Lactate the mitochondria
+ • NADH is converted back to NAD • Pyruvate is broken down into which is needed for glycolysis a 2-carbon unit of Acetyl CoA
• Net yield is 2 ATP • Yields 1 NADH and 1 CO2 is produced
• Acetyl CoA transfers the 2C unit into the Citric Acid Cycle
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The Citric Acid Cycle The Citric Acid Cycle • 2C unit from Acetyl CoA combines with • High energy electrons are Oxaloacetate (4C) to form Citrate (6C) captured in the form of • Citrate is oxidized reduced coenzymes: in a series of steps 3 NADH + 1 FADH2 back to oxaloacetate
• 2 CO 2 are produced
• 1 ATP is formed directly
Electron Transfer in the Citric Acid Cycle Citric Acid Cycle Highlights High-energy electrons are NADH and FADH2 carry the transferred to NADH and FADH2 high-energy electrons to the • Acetyl CoA (2C) combines with oxaloacetate (4C) to form Electron Transport Chain citrate (6C)
• Citrate is oxidized in a series of steps back to oxaloacetate
• High-energy electrons are captured in reduced coenzymes: 3 NADH + 1 FADH2
• 2 CO2 are produced
• 1 ATP is formed directly
• NADH and FADH2 carry high-energy electrons to the Electron Transport Chain where most ATP is produced.
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Chemiosmotic Theory of ATP Synthesis The Electron Transport Chain
+ Ø 3 major protein complexes (I, III, IV) located in the mitochondrial inner membrane Ø Complexes I, III, IV use energy released from electron transfer to pump H ions “uphill” from the matrix to the intermembrane space. Ø NADH donates high-energy electrons to complex I (FADH2 donates further down) Ø Energy is temporarily stored as an electrochemical gradient of H+ Ø Energy released from “downhill” flow of electrons is captured to form ATP Ø H+ ions move “downhill” through the ATP synthase, releasing energy Ø O2 is the final electron acceptor at the end of the E.T.C. Ø ATP synthase uses energy released to phosphorylate ADP to form ATP
Summary of Glucose Oxidation and ATP Production Comparison of Aerobic and Anaerobic Metabolism of Glucose
24 e-
(net 6 H 2O)
~ 30
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Glycogen Synthesis (Glycogenesis) Glycogenolysis – breakdown of glycogen to glucose – formation of glycogen from glucose for storage Ø Glycogen stored in the liver Glycogen is stored mostly in Ø helps maintain blood glucose the liver and skeletal muscle homeostasis between meals
Ø Glycogen synthesis is Ø Glycogenolysis in the liver is stimulated by insulin stimulated by glucagon
Ø Glycogen stored in muscle is metabolized during activity
Summary of Glycogen Metabolism Protein Catabolism and Deamination
• Protein catabolism breaks down proteins into amino acids by hydrolysis of peptide bonds
• Occurs in the GI tract and within cells in lysosomes and proteasomes H+
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Summary of Protein Metabolism Protein Catabolism and Deamination
hydr olysis
• Deamination removes the deam ination amino group from amino acids. • Forms organic acids (keto acids) which enter glycolysis or the Krebs Cycle
• Amino group is released as NH3 then converted to H+ urea to be excreted in the urine.
Fat Catabolism (Lipolysis) and Oxidation Fat Catabolism (Lipolysis) and Oxidation
Ø Triglycerides are broken down by hydrolysis into fatty acids + ØAcetyl CoA transfers 2 C glycerol units to the Citric Acid Cycle; (aerobic → CO2 + H2O) Ø Fatty acids are broken down Ø Yields > 2X more energy per 2 C at a time by beta oxidation to form Acetyl CoA gram than carbohydrates Ø Excess fat catabolism produces ketone bodies which are acidic (lower pH)
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Summary of Fat Metabolism Lipid Synthesis Ø Acetyl CoA is a key intermediate for both lipid catabolism and lipid synthesis Ø Lipid catabolism occurs in mitochondria; lipid synthesis occurs in smooth ER.
beta oxidation
Gluconeogenesis Glycogen Metabolism
Ø Production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources
Ø Important after glycogen stores are depleted to maintain glucose supply to the brain
Ø Gluconeogenesis is stimulated by cortisol (and glucagon)
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Protein Metabolism Fat Metabolism
hydr olysis
deam ination
beta oxidation
Gluconeogenesis
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