How does fat change to glucose?

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The discussion centers on the biochemical process of gluconeogenesis, specifically how fat is converted to glucose. It highlights that while animals cannot convert fat directly to glucose, plants and bacteria can utilize glycerol from fats in this process. Participants seek resources such as links, slideshows, and e-books that detail the reactions, schemes, and mechanisms involved in gluconeogenesis.

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  • Understanding of gluconeogenesis and its role in metabolism
  • Knowledge of lipid metabolism, particularly the role of glycerol
  • Familiarity with plant and bacterial biochemistry
  • Basic concepts of metabolic pathways
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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.
Thank you!
 
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alfakaks said:
How does fat change to glucose? Please give links, slideshows and e-books, where are reactions, schemes, mechanisms and other useful information.
Thank you!
I mean plants and bacteria. I now that in animals this is impossible.
 
google "gluconeogenesis". Fat contains glycerol.
 

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