Question

Since both glycolysis and gluconeogenesis are irreversible processes, there is no thermodynamic barrier to their simultaneous operation. However, it is important for the cell not to run both glycolysis and gluconeogenesis at high rates simultaneously. Which of the following is a reason for this?

Answer 1

Answer:

It is not important for the cell not to run glycolysis and gluconeogenesis at high rate simultaneously because body carry out various metabolic pathaways with respect to body"s  requirement for metabolites .

Explanation:

Human bodyphysiology helps to maintain homeostasis of various metabolic intermediates within our body.

                It is not that the glycolytic intermediates and end product such as pyruvate always enter the gluconeogenesis process because pyruvate have different metabolic fates beside acting as a precursor for glucose biosynthesis.

            Cell does not require glycolytic intermediates and gluconeogenesis intermediates at the same time.

           That"s why it is important for the cell not to run glycolysis and gluconeogenesis simultaneously.