NUTRITN 230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Ketosis, Gluconeogenesis, Triglyceride

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Energy is the capacity to do work o. Can be transformed from one form to another: flowing h20-electricity-light. Energy source: chemical energy in cho, fat and protein. Stage 3: transfer of energy to a form cells can use. Kilojoules: (kj) are units of work: amount of work required to move an object weighing 1 kg the distance of 1 meter o. Kilocalories: (kcal) are units of heat: amount of heat required to raise the temp of 1 kg of water 1 degree. Metabolism consists of 2 kinds of processes o. Catabolic reactions: energy releasing reactions in which substances are broken down. Anabolic reactions: energy requiring reactions in which simpler molecules are combined to form more complex substances (synthesis) Atp (adenosine triphosphate) is the body"s energy currency and form of energy for cells. Nad (from niacin) and fad (from riboflavin) are coenzymes that serve as transport shuttles. Accept high energy electrons for use in atp production.

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