I’m working on a microbiology writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Metabolism Concept Questions
1. What does metabolism refer to, and what are the different types?
2. What is the importance of H2O to metabolism?
3. How do catalysts work, and why are they required?
4. What is the function of ATP, and how does it work?
5. Describe redox chemistry, and why is it important for metabolism?
6. Describe the process of aerobic cellular respiration. Explain the 3 steps; what is gained by each and how are they connected?
7. Describe the significance of the terminal electron acceptor.
8. When does fermentation occur, and why?
9. Describe the process of photosynthesis. What is gained by the light reaction? Dark?
10. How do bacteria affect the biogeochemical cycle of minerals?
- make sure your responses to each question completely answer the question
- if you use scientific terminology in your answer, make sure you define these terms
- be sure to explain your answers in your own words; it is a much better indicator that you understand a concept if you can explain it yourself; it is even better if you can explain it using non-scientific wording, the way you would explain this concept to a patient or a relative
- Make sure your response provides a complete answer to each question (probably about a paragraph).
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