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How does fat change to glucose? Please give links, slideshows and e-books, where are reactions, schemes, mechanisms and other useful information.
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I mean plants and bacteria. I now that in animals this is impossible.alfakaks said:How does fat change to glucose? Please give links, slideshows and e-books, where are reactions, schemes, mechanisms and other useful information.
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The process of converting fat to glucose is known as gluconeogenesis. It occurs in the liver and involves breaking down fatty acids from stored fat cells into smaller molecules that can be used to create glucose.
Glucose is the primary source of energy for the body's cells. When the body is not getting enough glucose from carbohydrates, it will turn to other sources, such as fat, to produce glucose for energy.
No, only certain types of fat can be converted to glucose. Fatty acids from triglycerides, which are found in adipose tissue, can be used for gluconeogenesis. However, cholesterol and essential fatty acids cannot be converted to glucose.
Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate the amount of glucose in the blood. When insulin levels are low, the body will break down fat for energy, which can then be converted to glucose. Insulin also helps facilitate the transport of glucose into cells for energy use.
If the body does not need the glucose for immediate energy, it will be stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen. Once these storage sites are full, excess glucose will be converted to fat and stored in adipose tissue for later use.