Glycerol is released in three steps when triacylglycerols are eaten or stored:
a. Glycerol + ATP (adenosine triphosphate) —à Glycerol-3-phophate + ADP (adenosine diphosphate) [Enzyme used is Glycerol Kinase] b. Glycerol-3-phophate + NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) —-à Dihydroxyacetone phosphate + NADH + H+ |
The figure below explains these steps: |
Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycerol |
The video below illustrates the glycerol metabolism: |