Microbiology (BIO 108) – Chapter 5: Metabolism

 

Learning Objectives

 

1.   Define metabolism and describe the differences between anabolism and catabolism.

 

2.   Describe the role of ATP in metabolism.

 

3.      Describe the role of enzymes in metabolism.

 

4.   Identify the components of a typical enzyme.           

 

5.   Explain what is meant by oxidation and reduction.

 

6.   Describe three types of phosphorylation reactions that generate ATP.

 

7. Describe the pathway of glycolysis and explain its overall importance..

 

8. Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

 

9. Describe the chemical reactions of fermentation and list the products.

 

10. Define the boldface terms in chapter five and add them to your vocabulary.