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BiologíaBiología1,101 views·Updated Jun 24, 2026·2 pages

Mapa Metabólico y sus Principales Vías

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Eliza Torres@iphoneeli_sq7f9

¿Sabías que cada vez que comes un taco o tomas...

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of 2
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GLUCOSA
①
irreversible
Via de los pentosas
Glucose-6 fosfato
POP
Glucosa-6-fosfato
Glucosa-6-fosfato
6-fosfogluconolactona
Isomeraso
fosfo

Metabolismo de la Glucosa: De Azúcar a Energía

Tu cuerpo es como una fábrica súper eficiente que convierte la glucosa (el azúcar básico) en energía utilizable. Este proceso tiene varias rutas principales que necesitas conocer para tus exámenes.

La vía de las pentosas es una ruta alternativa donde la glucosa se transforma en glucosa-6-fosfato y luego pasa por varios compuestos como la ribosa-5-fosfato y xilulosa-5-fosfato. Esta vía es especial porque produce materiales para hacer ADN y otras moléculas importantes.

La glucólisis es el proceso más famoso y el que más te van a preguntar. Aquí, una molécula de glucosa se divide en dos moléculas más pequeñas de 3 carbonos, generando 2 ATP y 2 NADH. Lo genial es que esto pasa en el citoplasma y no necesita oxígeno.

Dato clave: La fosfofructoquinasa es la enzima más importante de la glucólisis porque controla toda la velocidad del proceso. Cuando hay mucho ATP, esta enzima se inhibe automáticamente.

El piruvato (el producto final de la glucólisis) tiene tres destinos posibles: puede ir al ciclo de Krebs si hay oxígeno, convertirse en lactato durante ejercicio intenso, o transformarse en alcohol en las levaduras.

2
of 2
1
GLUCOSA
①
irreversible
Via de los pentosas
Glucose-6 fosfato
POP
Glucosa-6-fosfato
Glucosa-6-fosfato
6-fosfogluconolactona
Isomeraso
fosfo

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BiologíaBiología1,101 views·Updated Jun 24, 2026·2 pages

Mapa Metabólico y sus Principales Vías

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Eliza Torres@iphoneeli_sq7f9

¿Sabías que cada vez que comes un taco o tomas un refresco, tu cuerpo está realizando una increíble cadena de reacciones químicas para convertir esa comida en energía? La glucólisis y el ciclo de Krebsson los procesos fundamentales que...

1
of 2
1
GLUCOSA
①
irreversible
Via de los pentosas
Glucose-6 fosfato
POP
Glucosa-6-fosfato
Glucosa-6-fosfato
6-fosfogluconolactona
Isomeraso
fosfo

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Metabolismo de la Glucosa: De Azúcar a Energía

Tu cuerpo es como una fábrica súper eficiente que convierte la glucosa (el azúcar básico) en energía utilizable. Este proceso tiene varias rutas principales que necesitas conocer para tus exámenes.

La vía de las pentosas es una ruta alternativa donde la glucosa se transforma en glucosa-6-fosfato y luego pasa por varios compuestos como la ribosa-5-fosfato y xilulosa-5-fosfato. Esta vía es especial porque produce materiales para hacer ADN y otras moléculas importantes.

La glucólisis es el proceso más famoso y el que más te van a preguntar. Aquí, una molécula de glucosa se divide en dos moléculas más pequeñas de 3 carbonos, generando 2 ATP y 2 NADH. Lo genial es que esto pasa en el citoplasma y no necesita oxígeno.

Dato clave: La fosfofructoquinasa es la enzima más importante de la glucólisis porque controla toda la velocidad del proceso. Cuando hay mucho ATP, esta enzima se inhibe automáticamente.

El piruvato (el producto final de la glucólisis) tiene tres destinos posibles: puede ir al ciclo de Krebs si hay oxígeno, convertirse en lactato durante ejercicio intenso, o transformarse en alcohol en las levaduras.

2
of 2
1
GLUCOSA
①
irreversible
Via de los pentosas
Glucose-6 fosfato
POP
Glucosa-6-fosfato
Glucosa-6-fosfato
6-fosfogluconolactona
Isomeraso
fosfo

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  • Access to all documents
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  • Join milions of students

We thought you’d never ask...

What is the Knowunity AI companion?

Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.

Where can I download the Knowunity app?

You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.

Is Knowunity really free of charge?

That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.

Most popular content in Biología

9

Most popular content

9

Can't find what you're looking for? Explore other subjects.

Students love us — and so will you.

4.6/5App Store
4.7/5Google Play

The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.

Stefan SiOS user

This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.

Samantha KlichAndroid user

Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.

AnnaiOS user