Cellular Metabolism and Energy Production

Cellular Metabolism: Key Concepts and Processes

Anabolism

Anabolism refers to the set of chemical reactions occurring in the cell that aims at synthesizing complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy input. (Synthesis of complex products with energy expenditure).

Metabolism

Metabolism is the comprehensive set of chemical reactions that occur within a cell.

Glycolysis

Glycolysis is a series of typically catabolic reactions.

Chemosynthetic Bacteria

Chemosynthetic bacteria are autotrophs, meaning

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Life’s Genesis and Evolutionary Mechanisms

Oparin’s Theory

Approximately 4 billion years ago, the components of Earth’s primitive atmosphere reacted due to the energy of storms, solar radiation, etc. As a result, simple organic molecules were created.

  1. The Earth cooled down, intense rain was produced, and seas were formed. These molecules accumulated in these seas. Oparin referred to these seas as primordial soup.
  2. The organic molecules started to join, creating bigger ones. Some of them were isolated in coacervates.
  3. Some coacervates developed
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Vineyard and Winemaking Terms: A Concise Lexicon

Vineyard and Winemaking Terms

The Root System: The root system is the part of the vine that is underground. Its primary functions are: absorb water and mineral nutrients, anchorage, and storage of reserve substances.

The Shoot System: The shoot system is the part of the vine above ground. It is formed by the trunk, the stems, the arms, rods, shoots, and tendrils. Later the shoots will give rise to the buds. The main functions of the shoot system are: the conduction of sap, the support, and storage

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Fatty Acids, Fermentation, Cell Cycle, and Genetics

September 3rd Notes: Biochemistry Topics

B1OA: Fatty Acids

  1. Fatty acids are monoenoic organic acids that are present in fats. They are rarely found free and are usually esterified to glycerol and, occasionally, other alcohols. They typically have straight chains with an even number of carbon atoms. Fatty acids can be saturated, unsaturated, or polyunsaturated.
  2. Functions of Fatty Acids:
    • Energy Reserve: They are an important energy source for biological use.
    • Structural Function: The bipolar nature of some
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Understanding Infectious, Autoimmune, Neoplastic, and Mental Illnesses

Infectious and Immune System Illnesses

  • Infectious Illnesses: Caused by microorganisms, which are organisms observable only with a microscope.
  • Pathogenic Microorganisms: Can be prokaryotic (bacteria) or eukaryotic (fungi, protists, helminths’ larvae phase) and viruses.
  • Infectious illnesses are transmitted by contact and spread through:
    • Direct Contact: With infected persons or objects, water, or saliva inhalation, infected food, insects, or vectors.
    • Indirect Contact: Examples include AIDS and hepatitis.
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Medical Terminology: Definitions and Key Concepts

Stroke: A stroke occurs when the brain suddenly loses blood supply, often due to a clot blocking an artery or a ruptured cerebral blood vessel. This can cause injury or even death.

Allele: One of the possible forms of a gene.

Allogeneic: Refers to a tissue or organ transplanted from a person of the same species.

Anatomy Pathogenesis: The science that deals with the effects of disorders and injuries.

Sign: Objective data obtained from a patient examination, such as pulse, blood pressure, and body temperature.

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