Malate shuttle is impoant in:
Malate shuttle is more impoant in the liver and cardiac muscles as these organs require a continuous supply of energy. Whereas Glycerol-P-shuttle is a shoer shuttle and provides a quick source of ATPs as compared to the Malate shuttle. So it is present in brain & skeletal muscles, where energy is needed quickly in case of an emergency.
Liver and Hea
Brain and Hea
Brain and Skeletal muscle
Liver and Skeletal muscle
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