FT LAB: Metabolic Pathways Flashcards
is the study of chemical processes in living things
BIOCHEMISTRY
Looking at biological processes through a chemical lens
BIOCHEMISTRY
Focuses on the structure, properties, functions, and changes associated with biomolecules
BIOCHEMISTRY
are large, discrete molecules with biological function linked with their structure
BIOMOLECULES
Biomolecules large classes
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Nucleic Acids
is the sum total of all biochemical reactions that take place in an organism
Metabolism
TWO TYPES OF METABOLISM
- o Anabolism
- o Catabolism
small molecules are converted to larger molecules; consumes energy in the process
o Anabolism
large molecules are converted to smaller molecules; releases energy in the process
Catabolism
is a series of biochemical reactions that converts starting materials into products
metabolic pathway
generate a final product
Linear pathways
regenerate the first reactant
Cyclic pathways
TWO TYPES OF CELLS
- Prokaryotic Cells
- Eukaryotic Cells
do not possess a nucleus
Prokaryotic Cells
possess a nucleus where DNA is stored
Eukaryotic Cells
cell boundary
Plasma membrane
water-based internal environment of eukaryotic cells
Cytoplasm
generates energy for the cell in the form of ATP
Mitochondria
contains hydrolytic enzymes for degradation of large molecules
Lysosomes
contains DNA
Nucleus
site of protein synthesis
Ribosomes
produces cellular/biochemical energy through oxidative phosphorylation (cellular respiration)
mitochondrion
Transport proteins are found in facilitating the transport of molecules into and out of the membrane
Outer membrane
Site of the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) and ATP synthesis; ATP synthase complexes and other catalytic proteins
Inner membrane