LIFESCI 2 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Cellular Respiration, Organic Compound, Hydrolysis
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Cells obtain energy by processing the chemical energy in organic compound. Food can be carbohydrates, proteins, or lipids. Proteins are used for other functions, so there is no use in breaking down a protein for energy. Convert adp to atp, now have an energy molecule that can be used to power cellular movement, motor proteins, or anabolic reactions. Different metabolic processes are used in the breakdown of glucose for energy. Glycolysis followed by cellular respiration (if conditions allow) or. Glycolysis followed by fermentation (if conditions allow) The higher potential energy molecules have electrons because when their bonds are broken, energy is released. Highly reduced forms of carbon have high potential energy. Some break down atp and some synthesize atp. Do not need to memorize the steps of glycolysis. Release energy because the g is negative (products minus reactants) Reactant has higher energy than the product. It is directly coupled to the nadh formation.
