Microbiology Notes:
CONTENTS
2.1 STUDY NOTES: METABOLISM AND ENZYMES ................................................................................................................... 2
Metabolism Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Catabolic and Anabolic Reactions ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Enzymes .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Metabolic Processes ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Enzyme-Substrate Interaction ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Factors Influencing Enzyme Activity ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Enzyme Naming .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Central Dogma Connection ................................................................................................................................................. 6
ATP ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Introduction to ATP ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
ATP Structure and Function ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Efficiency of Activated Energy Carriers ............................................................................................................................. 6
Phosphorylation Reactions: ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Substrate-Level Phosphorylation Example ..................................................................................................................... 8
Ingredients for ATP Generation ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Categorizing Cells Based on Ingredients: ........................................................................................................................ 8
Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
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2.1 STUDY NOTES: METABOLISM AND ENZYMES
METABOLISM OVERVIEW
Module Focus:
• Vocabulary of metabolism.
• Types of chemical reactions.
• Enzyme roles in facilitating reactions.
• Detailed study of ATP production.
De昀椀nitions:
• Metabolism encompasses all chemical reactions within a cell.
CATABOLIC AND ANABOLIC REACTIONS
• Catabolic Pathways: [remember ‘catastrophic’ = breakdown]
• Break down larger molecules into smaller ones (monomers).
• Generate energy crucial for cellular functions.
• Anabolic Pathways:
• Build complex molecules using energy.
• Importance:
• Both pathways are vital for cell survival.
• Tightly regulated to conserve nutrients and energy.
ENZYMES
• Enzyme = Protein
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