Glycolysis Allostery

The video tutorial explains the allosteric control of glycolysis, focusing on three key enzymes: hexokinase, phosphofructokinase, and pyruvate kinase. It discusses how energy charge influences glycolysis, with high energy molecules like ATP and NADH inhibiting the process, while low energy molecules like ADP and AMP activate it. The tutorial also covers the role of allosteric activators and inhibitors in regulating these enzymes, and introduces gluconeogenesis as the reverse process of glycolysis.

What happens to glycolysis when energy charge is low?

How do low energy charge molecules affect glycolysis?

How does glucose 6 phosphate act as an allosteric inhibitor?

What is the significance of gluconeogenesis in relation to glycolysis?