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1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

24. Lipid Metabolism

Intro to Lipid Digestion

GOB Chemistry

24. Lipid Metabolism

Intro to Lipid Digestion

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Problem 64

Textbook Question

Consuming too many carbohydrates causes deposition of fats in adipose tissue. How does this happen?

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Carbohydrates consumed in excess are broken down into glucose during digestion. This glucose enters the bloodstream, increasing blood sugar levels.

The pancreas responds to elevated blood sugar levels by releasing insulin, a hormone that facilitates the uptake of glucose into cells for energy or storage.

When the energy needs of the body are met, excess glucose is converted into glycogen and stored in the liver and muscles. However, the storage capacity for glycogen is limited.

Once glycogen storage is full, any additional glucose is converted into fatty acids through a process called lipogenesis. These fatty acids are then assembled into triglycerides.

Triglycerides are transported to adipose tissue, where they are stored as fat, leading to the deposition of fats in the body when carbohydrate intake exceeds energy expenditure.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Carbohydrate Metabolism

Carbohydrate metabolism refers to the biochemical processes that convert carbohydrates into energy. When carbohydrates are consumed, they are broken down into glucose, which is used for immediate energy or stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles. If carbohydrate intake exceeds the body's energy needs, the excess glucose is converted into fatty acids through a process called lipogenesis.

Lipogenesis

Lipogenesis is the metabolic process through which excess carbohydrates are converted into fat for storage. This occurs primarily in the liver and adipose tissue when there is an abundance of glucose. The fatty acids produced are then combined with glycerol to form triglycerides, which are stored in adipose tissue, leading to increased fat deposition.

Adipose Tissue Function

Adipose tissue is a type of connective tissue that stores energy in the form of fat and plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism. It serves as an energy reserve, insulates the body, and protects vital organs. When excess carbohydrates are converted to fat, adipose tissue expands, leading to increased fat storage and potential weight gain.

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