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What role do enzymes play in metabolic pathways?
What role do enzymes play in metabolic pathways?
What distinguishes biosynthetic pathways from degradative pathways?
What distinguishes biosynthetic pathways from degradative pathways?
In a redox reaction, what happens to the donor molecule?
In a redox reaction, what happens to the donor molecule?
Which of the following accurately describes how electrons behave in electron transfer chains?
Which of the following accurately describes how electrons behave in electron transfer chains?
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What are the end products of a metabolic pathway usually referred to as?
What are the end products of a metabolic pathway usually referred to as?
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Study Notes
Metabolic Pathways
- Metabolism encompasses all biochemical reactions in a cell.
- Metabolic pathways follow a specific sequence: starting with a reactant, progressing through intermediate steps, and culminating in a final product.
- Reactants, also known as substrates, initiate the pathway.
- The end-product results from the pathway.
- Enzymes, primarily proteins, facilitate the reactions within the pathway.
Types of Metabolic Pathways
- Biosynthetic pathways build large, higher-energy molecules from smaller ones.
- Degradative pathways break down large molecules into smaller products with lower energy levels.
Redox Reactions
- Redox reactions involve electron transfers between molecules.
- An electron donor loses an electron and undergoes oxidation, while an electron acceptor gains an electron and undergoes reduction.
- Electron transfer chains involve a stepwise transfer of electrons, enabling a controlled release of energy.
- Electrons start at a high energy level and lose energy as they move through the chain, like descending a staircase.
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This quiz explores the intricacies of metabolic pathways, covering both biosynthetic and degradative processes. It also delves into redox reactions, highlighting electron transfers and their significance in metabolism. Test your understanding of these essential biochemical processes.
