Question

What is the difference between gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis?

Answer 1

Glycogenolysis:

Glycogenolysis is a process by which glycogen, the primary carbohydrate stored in animal liver and muscle cells, is broken down into glucose to provide immediate energy during fasting and to maintain blood sugar levels.

Gluconeogenesis:

Gluconeogenesis is a metabolic pathway that produces glucose from a specific non-carbohydrate carbon substrate.

Difference between gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis:

Glycogenolysis	Gluconeogenesis
1. Glycogenolysis is the production of glucose 6 phosphates by adding inorganic phosphates and dividing the glucose monomer from glycogen.	1. Gluconeogenesis is the metabolic process by which glucose is formed from non-carbohydrate precursors in the liver.
2. Liver breakdown during glycogenolysis.	2. Lactic acid and amino acids are used in the production of glucose.
3. Catabolism process.	3. Anabolic Process.
4. Small amounts of ATP are used.	4. One glucose molecule is produced using six ATPs.
5. Occurs in the gallbladder.	5. It occurs in the liver and tissues where there is a high demand for glucose.