Briefly describe the three main steps of aerobic glucose metabolism
What will be an ideal response?
(1 ) Glycolysis (glucose converted to pyruvate with two molecules of ATP and two of NADH produced); (2 ) pyruvate conversion to acetyl CoA and the Krebs cycle (pyruvate converted to CO2 with two molecules of ATP, eight of NADH, and two of FADH2 produced); and (3 ) ETC (ETC and chemiosmosis with 32 to 34 molecules of ATP produced)
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A. beta proteobacteria B. delta proteobacteria C. gamma proteobacteria D. alpha proteobacteria
Diet supplements that promote the growth and metabolic activity of beneficial bacteria are known as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Potassium ions are important in the resting membrane potential and the action potential of the nerve and to the contraction of muscle cells. The concentration gradient of potassium ions is critical to both
An excess of potassium outside a neuron or muscle cell would negate the concentration gradient. What would happen if the heart were injected with massive amounts of potassium? Explain your answer.
The structure that directs food into the body of a rotifer is called the corona.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)