As suggested‚ we performed the enzymatic experiments as described in material and methods. It was observed that CgAKR-1 has activity on acetaldehyde‚ corresponding to 59.2 % of the activity with the standard substrate 2-nitrobenzadehyde. Moreover‚ the enzyme had no activity against acetone (Propanone); the result was included in Table 1. According to Santoro et al. [76]‚ it was not detected acetaldehyde in hemicellulosic hydrolysate‚ which was produced at the same conditions described in the present
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NTFS 4536 Metabolic Nutrition Study Guide for Exam 3 Chapter 7: Integration & Regulation of Metabolism: Fed versus Fasted State 1. What can be used to make fat? Carbs can be converted to fat‚ however lipogenesis from glucose is less effective o Weight gain from CHO thought to be caused by sparing lipolysis rather than direct CHO lipogenesis o PDH Complex main link of glucose metabolism to FA synthesis (pyruvate acetyl CoA) Most AAs can serve as precursors for fat synthesis
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In the next step in aerobic respiration‚ each pyruvate‚ as produced by glycolysis in the cytosol‚ is normally converted to acetyl-CoA by pyruvate dehydrogenase in the mitochondria. During this process‚ electrons are transferred to NAD+‚ producing NADH‚ and a carbon is lost in the form of CO2 as a product. Acetyl-CoA then goes through another series of reactions in the TCA cycle‚ all of which also occurs in the mitochondria‚ to generate ATP and NADH through the complete oxidation of the molecule (generating
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Sugar Metabolism Title: The effectiveness of glucose and fructose metabolism in individuals of resting and exercising observed through blood glucose concentration. Aim: To study the mechanisms of the body involved in absorbing and metabolizing sugar in the form of glucose and fructose and examine the effect of exercise on the rate of removal of glucose from the bloodstream. Introduction: The blood glucose concentration in the blood is interceded by the human body via negative feedback mechanism
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BioLab3 Lab Report 7 Cellular Respiration Answer Key Student Name: I. The ATP Cycle Define the following terms: Autotroph Heterotroph Aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration Complete the chart below: Letter Defining Term A B C D II. Anaerobic Respiration Define the following terms: Alcoholic fermentation EXERCISE 1 – Alcoholic fermentation At intervals of 20‚ 40‚ and 60 minutes‚ the tubes are removed. Record the
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Digestive System Notes 2. List the major parts of the alimentary canal; then separately list the accessory organs of the digestive system. a. Mouth—the oral cavity. b. Pharynx—extends from the back of the nasal cavity to the top of the esophagus. c. Esophagus—extends from the pharynx to the stomach. d. Stomach—just below the diaphragm on the lefi side of the body. e. Small intestine—extends from the stomach to the large intestine. f. Large intestine—extends from the small intestine to the
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M1- Discuss the role of energy in the body In our bodies we need energy so that we could do things that are possible such as; move our muscles‚ talk and all the other things that we do. Without energy all humans would be useless not being able to do anything. Energy is needed to extract the oxygen from the areas in our bodies and diffuse it into our bloodstream. As warm blooded we can only digest food and function if our bodies are at a certain temperature and have enough energy‚ and energy is
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a mistake‚ because cardio will only make you lose weight but it wont build muscle mass. It may only increase your msucle mass in your legs‚ but it is extremely important to also work out your upper body. Legs are important for increasing your metabolism‚ but upper body is also important for burning calories and maintaining a strong physique. People who really want to lose weight and maintain a good stature should do weightlifting prior to their cardio workout. It is very important to not over
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A. Metabolism - The process by which a living organism takes energy from its surroundings and uses it to sustain itself‚ develop and grow B. Photosynthesis - The process by which an organism uses the energy from the sun to produce its own food C. Autotrophs - Organisms that are able to produce their own food D. Heterotrophs - Organisms that cannot make their own food and must obtain it from other organisms E. Respiration - The process by which food is converted into useable energy for
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Energy and Metabolism Chapter 6 Energy and Metabolism • Organisms require the constant input of free energy and matter for growth‚ reproduction‚ and maintenance of living systems • Life requires a highly ordered system ▫ What is free energy? Energy available to do work in any system G What other types of energies do cells use? • Potential ▫ Stored energy ▫ Chemical • Kinetic ▫ Energy of motion Thermal Energy • • • • All forms of energy can be converted to heat Thermodynamics
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