BIO 123 Chapter 9: Chapter 9 Reading Notes

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Chapter 9. 1: catabolic pathways yield energy by oxidizing organic fuels. Catabolic pathways: metabolic pathways that release stored energy by breaking down complex molecules. Compounds that can participate in exergonic reactions can act as fuels. Fermentation: a partial degradation of sugars or other organic fuels that occurs without the use of oxygen. Aerobic respiration: the most efficient catabolic pathway; oxygen is consumed as a reactant along with the organic fuel. Cellular respiration: often used to refer to the aerobic process; similar to the combustion of gasoline in an automobile engine after oxygen is mixed with the fuel. Organic compounds + oxygen co2 + water + energy. Catabolism is linked to work by a chemical drive shaft -- atp. To keep working, the cell must regenerate its supply of atp from adp. Oxidation of organic fuel molecules during cellular respiration. Organic molecules that have an abundance of hydrogen are excellent fuels because their bonds are a source of hilltop electrons.

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