Biosynthesis

Ms. Kapp Quiz

Carbohydrates

Break down into glucose.

Proteins

Break down into amino acids.

Fats

Break down into triglycerides.

Energy Balance

You gain weight by eating more food than the energy used from cellular respiration.

ATP Production

Amino acids and triglycerides can make ATP when the glucose pool is empty.

Endothermic Process

Storing fat is an endothermic process because you build bonds.

Glucose Depletion

Glucose pools need to be depleted before accessing fat stores.

Glycogen Storage

Glucose can be stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles.

Amino Acids Functions

Amino acids can build muscles, enzymes, hormones, and antibodies, or be used for energy or stored as fat.

Excess Nutrients

Excess glucose and amino acids can be converted into fat.

Extra Glucose

Extra glucose goes to building complex body carbs, or fat stores

Extra Fat

Build fat stores