Alternate Pathways

Beta-oxidation

A process where fatty acids are broken down into acetyl-CoA through catabolism.

Ketosis

A metabolic state when the body burns fat for energy instead of glucose.

Ketone bodies

Produced by the liver and used as an energy source when glucose is scarce.

Deamination

The process of breaking off the amine group in an amino group.

Transaminated

When the amine group is transferred instead of deaminated.

Lipid Metabolism

The breakdown of triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids for energy production.

Protein Metabolism

The breakdown of proteins into amino acids, followed by deamination and entry into cellular respiration.

Tissues in lipid metabolism

Adipose tissue is involved in triglyceride breakdown.

Tissues in protein metabolism

Muscles are involved in amino acid breakdown.

Liver

Site of beta-oxidation and protein metabolism.