Textbook Question
Name the metabolic substrate(s) that can be produced from the carbon atoms of each of the following amino acids:
a. alanine
Ch.12 Food as Fuel An Overview of Metabolism
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Table of contents
- Ch.4 Introduction to Organic Compounds75
- Ch.5 Chemical Reactions19
- Ch.6 Carbohydrates Life's Sweet Molecules62
- Ch.7 States of Matter and Their Attractive Forces8
- Ch.8 Solution Chemistry Sugar and Water Do Mix4
- Ch.10 Proteins Workers of the Cell89
- Ch.11 Nucleic Acids Big Molecules with a Big Role69
- Ch.12 Food as Fuel An Overview of Metabolism65
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Chapter 8, Problem 63a
Name the location in the cell where the following catabolic processes take place:
a. glycolysis
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Understand that glycolysis is a catabolic process where glucose is broken down into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH.
Recall that glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell, which is the fluid-filled space outside the organelles.
Recognize that the cytoplasm provides the necessary enzymes and environment for the glycolysis pathway to proceed.
Note that glycolysis is an anaerobic process, meaning it does not require oxygen to occur.
Summarize that the location of glycolysis in the cell is the cytoplasm, which is common to both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
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Key Concepts
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Glycolysis
Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH in the process. This pathway is crucial for cellular respiration and occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell, making it accessible for both aerobic and anaerobic organisms.
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Catabolic Processes
Catabolic processes refer to metabolic pathways that break down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy stored in chemical bonds. These processes are essential for cellular energy production and include glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation, among others.
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Cellular Location
The cellular location of metabolic processes is vital for understanding how cells manage energy and resources. Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm, while other processes like the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation take place in the mitochondria, highlighting the compartmentalization of cellular functions.
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Name the location in the cell where the following catabolic processes take place:
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Identify each pathway as anabolic or catabolic.
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