ATP Synthase: The World’s Smallest Motor Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a coenzyme produced in cellular mitochondria and is not only integral to cellular metabolism but also to life. The mitochondrial production of ATP‚ which occurs through a complex process called oxidative phosphorylation‚ has been determined to rely heavily on the enzyme ATP synthase. This determination was the result of a complex experiment that attempted to prove not only that ATP synthase was responsible for production
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Describe the role of the citric acid cycle as a central metabolic mechanism. Explain what happens to the cells’ abilities to oxidize acetyl CoA when intermediates of the cycle are drained off for amino acid biosynthesis. Describe the three steps in photosynthesis‚ detailing the interrelationships among them. (c.f. the discussion in the online classroom). For this assignment you don’t need to use other sources besides the information given in the commentary‚ animations‚ and/or textbook. However‚ you may
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AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL | ENERGY | Energy Systems and its Production | | Alan Antony | 8/21/2012 | Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the usable form of chemical energy for muscular activity. It is stored in most cells‚ particularly in muscle cells. Other forms of chemical energy‚ such as that available from the foods we eat‚ must be transferred into ATP form before they can be utilized by the muscle cells. | Since energy is released when ATP is broken down‚ energy is required to rebuild
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OBJECTIVE: 1. To distinguish the bacteria abilities to metabolize various substrates and end products formed. 2. To observe the growth of different bacteria species in term of structures and its morphology based on different chemical substance applied. 3. To observe physiological and immunological properties utilized by different species of bacteria. INTRODUCTION: Bacteria biochemical testing can determine the types and numbers in terms of colony forming units of bacteria present in a
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Understanding Health Related Physical Fitness 1. What are 8 different health reasons to exercise given in the reading? ■increases longevity ■reduces risk for heart disease ■reduces risk for diabetes ■maintains work capacity ■helps reduce high blood pressure
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Biochemistry Enzymology and Catalytic Mechanism & Carbohydrate Metabolism‚ Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) Your Name Here WGU Abstract Many diseases and disorders are caused by defects in the molecular level of cells and not just having to do with nutrition or other extrinsic factors ‚in this report ‚we will specifically look at enzymes and their key role in energy production and the cycles and series of activities that make it possible for the human to function properly .
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Enzymes‚ ATP‚ Hereditary Fructose Intolerance WGU Role of enzymes in processes The role of an enzyme is to catalyze a chemical reaction. Usually an enzyme increases the rate of speed of a reaction. Enzymes break down molecules in our body faster than they would normally break down without enzymes. Enzymes work at specific temperatures and pH levels. (Wolfe‚ 2000). For example‚ a stomach enzyme works better in a more acidic environment‚ whereas intestinal enzymes work
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Case 1: Hereditary fructose intolerance Enzymes are proteins that increase the rate of chemical activity. Their three dimensional structure determines their function‚ and is made of chains of amino acids that have folded into a specific shape with a unique property. Enzymes lower the activation energy needed for a chemical reaction‚ therefore speeding up the process. Multiple enzymes work together in metabolic pathways‚ taking a product (end result) of one metabolic reaction as a substrate (substance
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Anabolism and Catabolism Anabolism and catabolism are two phases of the human body’s metabolic process. Metabolism is a process that is essential for humans to live a healthy and productive life. The anabolism phase is the process where the body builds up the needed molecules. This phase requires energy in order to complete the process. Catabolism releases energy that can be used by the organism. This phase is the process of breaking down the complex molecules into smaller portions. These two
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molecules. breaking large molecules into smaller molecules to produce ATP. producing ATP. breaking large molecules into smaller molecules. exergonic. 2 points Question 5 1. Which of the following statements concerning cellular metabolism is FALSE? Answer Energy obtained from nutrients or light is stored in the bonds of ATP. ATP is used in the formation of macromolecules. Enzymes are used in both catabolic and anabolic reactions. Macromolecules are
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