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Bio 225 Exam 1 - Lec 2

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The four major elements
H, O, C, N
Carbohydrates, Lipids, are made of?
C, H, O
What makes up the other 55-65% of body mass?
water!
Define: Anabolism
Synthesis of organic molecules required for:

cell structure
cell function
and storage of energy



Define: Catabolism:
breakdown of organic molecules into simpler compounds to release the energy stored in chemical bonds
true or false? Anabolism and Catabolism are separate entities.
FALSE - they go hand in hand.
Define: Biochemical work
anabolic and catabolic reactions
released energy is utilized to perform cellular work in the form of...?
1. Biochemical work
2. Transport Work
3. Mechanical work
4. Repair and maintenance


Define: Mechanical work
generate force and movement- beating of cilia, contraction of muscles and movement of chromosomes.
Transport work
Transport of material across plasma membrane
What molecules can we use to produce energy?
Carbohydrates>lipids>proteins
Within the family of carbs, which is the first to break down?
glucose
if we are using carbs and fats, they break down to...
water and CO2 with some energy
If we are using proteins, they produce...
ammonia - stinky and toxic
How much energy is captured as chemical energy?
40 %. 60% is lost as heat energy
Energy is stored in
chemical bonds
energy is released when
chemical bonds are broken
Energy storage molecules
Carbs, fats, protein
Energy Carriers
NADH (reduced form stored energy)
NAD+ (Oxidized form releases energy)

Most versatile is ATP!


Why is ATP a suitable molecule for an energy carrier?
1. Because of its structure
2. Because it can be recycled
Structure of ATP
Weak phosphate covalent bonds-- each phosphate group has a negative charge --> high energy phosphate bonds.

Instability of ATP structure makes it an ideal molecule for quick release of energy

Energy is released when ATP is...
Hydrolyzed
ATP Hydrolysis
ATP hydrolysis involves the removal of the terminal phosphate group from ATP and in the process generates a large amount of energy.
Glucose is stored in cells as _______.
Glycogen
Glycogen is a ________of __________.
polymer of glucose.
ANimals storage form of glucose is....
glycogen.
The process of Glucose to pyruvate is
Glycolysis
The process of glycerol converted back to pyruvate
Gluconeogenesis
Which element is a good source of energy?
Hydrogen
Complex organic molecules, rich in _________ are a good source (storage) of energy
Hydrogen
Tell me about glucose.
Central to cellular metabolism -- energy supply.
Stores energy
Precursor to most carbohydrates needed by a cell.

True or False: energy is stored as ATP
FALSE - it\'s not stored as ATP, instead it is converted to ATP to be utilized by cells.
Energy is stored as _______ __________ molecules, _______, fats, and _______ - that may break down and generate ____.
complex organic molecules,
carbohydrates,
ATP

Define: Energy Metabolism:
all the pathways that will result in the production of energy
Important steps in glucose breakdown and energy harvesting:
1. Glycolysis
2. Krebs cycle
3. Electron Transport System
4. Oxidative Phosphorylation


Where does glycolysis occur?
in the cells cytoplasm
Glycolysis converts ______ to _______.
glucose to pyruvate
One glucose molecule is producing how many ATP\'s and how many Pyruvates in Glycolysis?
2 and 2
Pro\'s of Glycolysis
- ATP production rate is fast - glycolysis is preferred when immediate energy is needed

- Does not need oxygen

Cons of glycolysis
Low energy yield - yields only 2 ATP compared to TCA cycle where 2 pyruvates of glycolysis yield total 36 ATP
in low oxygen conditions (over-exercise) muscle cells switch to __________.
glycolysis
The Oxidative Metabolism steps:
1. Acetyl CoA
2. Tricarboxylic Acid (TCA) cycle
3. Electron Transport System (ETS)
4. Oxidative Phosphorylation


what is acetyl CoA made of?
glucose, glycogen, pyruvate, amino acids, fatty acids, ketone bodies.
Describe the Krebs Cycle
Second step in the formation of ATP

- not an isolated pathway but a collection of enzymativ pathways - part of catabolic and anabolic pathways (amphibolic pathway)

- occurs in mitochondrial matrix



Amphibolic pathway?
part of catabolic and anabolic pathways
Does all of the Krebs Cycle have to occur at once?
No. parts can occur at different times
Where does the Electron Transport System occur?
within the inner mitocondrial membrane
The electron transport system generates:
a proton gradient, heat, and reactive oxygen.
Define: Chemiosmosis:
The coupling of the electron transport chain to ATP synthesis
Define ATPSynthase:
a protein complex that is the only place where H+ diffuses back into the mitochondrial matrix.

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