The collection of controlled biochemical reactions that take place within a microbe

The conversion of light into energy

Which of these describe a catabolic pathway?

Break large molecules into smaller products

Synthesize complex organic molecules from simpler ones

Requires energy from fueling reactions

Which of these describe an anabolic pathway?

Synthesize complex organic molecules from simpler ones

Break large molecules into smaller products

Requires energy from fueling reactions

The ultimate function of metabolism is to…

Enable organism to grow and reproduce

Enable organism to synthesize proteins

How does ATP release energy?

Removal of terminal 2 phosphates releases energy

Describe a redox reaction

The transfer of electrons from one molecule to another

The formation of hydrogen bonds

Define standard redox potential

The tendency of a chemical species to acquire electrons and be reduced

The energy released in a reaction

The tendency of a chemical species to lose electrons and be oxidized

The capacity of a molecule to act as a catalyst

Which of these is not a way for ATP formation?

Substrate level phosphorylation

Define substrate level phosphorylation

Transfer of phosphate group from phosphorylated compound (substrate) directly to ADP

The use of light energy to form ATP

The breakdown of glucose to release energy

Define oxidative phosphorylation

Series of redox reactions occurring during respiratory pathway

Direct transfer of a phosphate group to ADP

The breakdown of glucose to release energy

The use of light energy to form ATP

Define photophosphorylation

ATP is formed utilizing the energy of sunlight

Transfer of a phosphate group from one molecule to another

What is the key difference between fermentation and respiration?

Fermentation: anaerobic, organic final electron acceptor; Respiration: aerobic or anaerobic, final electron acceptor can be O2 or other molecules

Fermentation: aerobic, Respiration: anaerobic

Fermentation uses light, respiration uses ATP

Describe substrate level phosphorylation

Transfer of phosphate group from phosphorylated compound (substrate) directly to ADP

The use of light energy to form ATP

The breakdown of glucose to release energy

Describe oxidative phosphorylation

Series of redox reactions occurring during respiratory pathway

Direct transfer of a phosphate group to ADP

The breakdown of glucose to release energy

The use of light energy to form ATP

The breakdown of glucose to pyruvate

The breakdown of pyruvate to lactate

The synthesis of glucose from pyruvate

The transfer of electrons to oxygen

What is the net yield of glycolysis per molecule of glucose?

2 ATP molecules, 2 NADH, precursor metabolite pyruvate

Describe the Krebs cycle

A series of enzyme-catalyzed reactions in the mitochondria that generate ATP and electron carriers

The process of glucose oxidation

Describe the electron transport chain and PMF

Electron transport through carriers coupled with proton translocation

Generates ATP by electron movement

Breaks down glucose to generate energy

Why does aerobic respiration generate the most energy per glycolysis reaction?

Oxygen is the final electron acceptor

Oxygen can break down glucose faster

The electron transport chain is highly efficient

Describe electron transport and the chemiosmotic generation of ATP

Electron movement drives proton translocation, creating a proton gradient

Protons are pumped across the membrane by ATPase

Glucose breaks down and releases protons

Light is absorbed to generate ATP

pH gradient and electrochemical potential

The inside of the membrane during PMF becomes ______ and ________

Electrically negative, alkaline

Electrically positive, alkaline

The outside of the membrane during PMF becomes ______ and ________

Electrically positive, alkaline

Electrically negative, alkaline

How does PMF drive ATP synthesis?

ATP synthase converts proton motive force into ATP

NADH transfers electrons to ATP

Light generates the energy required

ATP is formed directly from glucose

How do cells generate energy in the absence of nutrients (glucose)?

By degrading polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids

By storing ATP in their membranes

By using alternative final electron acceptors

What are the final electron acceptors in anaerobic respiration?

Nitrate, sulfate, or other molecules

How is proton motive force (PMF) generated?

By proton pumping across the membrane

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Define chemoorganotrophs

Obtain energy from organic chemicals

Obtain energy from inorganic compounds

Convert light into biologically useful energy

Carbon source from another organic compound(s)

Direct utilization of CO2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Define chemolithotrophs

Obtain energy from organic chemicals

Obtain energy from inorganic compounds

Convert light into biologically useful energy

Carbon source from another organic compound(s)

Direct utilization of CO2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Define Phototrophs

Obtain energy from organic chemicals

Obtain energy from inorganic compounds

Convert light into biologically useful energy

Carbon source from another organic compound(s)

Direct utilization of CO2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Define heterotrophs

Obtain energy from organic chemicals

Obtain energy from inorganic compounds

Convert light into biologically useful energy

Carbon source from another organic compound(s)

Direct utilization of CO2

Define autotrophs

Obtain energy from organic chemicals

Obtain energy from inorganic compounds

Convert light into biologically useful energy

Carbon source from another organic compound(s)

Direct utilization of CO2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The cytoplasmic membrane has very ______ permeability

High

Low

Medium

None

Infinite

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What two types of energy do membrane channels use to uptake nutrients or export waste?

ATP and glucose

PMF and ATP

NADH and FADH2

Glucose and oxygen

NAD+ and FAD+

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BMOL6401 - L7 - Microbial Metabolism

Define chemoorganotrophs

Define chemolithotrophs

Define Phototrophs

Define heterotrophs

Define autotrophs

The cytoplasmic membrane has very ______ permeability

What two types of energy do membrane channels use to uptake nutrients or export waste?

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Define metabolism

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