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Assignment 1: Metabolism Gone Wrong: Galactosemia Course: Biochem 3D03 TA: Rabia Mateen Name: Kei Cheng Mak ID: 3122260 Date: October 15th, 2014 Introduction Metabolism consists of biochemical reactions catalyzing the conversion of complex macronutrients into usable energy by various enzymes. Energy in food is extracted from three macronutrients - carbohydrate, protein and fat. As food passes through the digestive tract, various enzymes and chemicals in the body break food particles into…

Unfavorable has a negative connotation, it conjures up thoughts of ‘bad” and “non-useful” processes, however as we have learned through the case studies of muscle contraction and photosynthesis, this is simply a misconception. For in the natural world a favorable or unfavorable reaction is not a single entity but is rather part of a coupled reaction that uses the two in tandem to continue the function of essential processes. This being said, and connotation aside, an unfavorable reaction is one…

The human body requires energy to fuel growth, development, and repair in order to sustain proper functioning and remain alive. For humans, this fuel source is food. For example, as Koletzko, Goulet, et. al. researched in infants, they found that infants born with gastroenterology diseases or disorders were unable to harvest energy from food they consumed and therefore suffered severe growth stunts and defects. The relationship between food and calories can now be established because food…

DNP’s a Weight Loss Miracle? Or a Devastating Chain Link of Events? DNP’s a Weight Loss Miracle? Or a Devastating Chain Link of Events? By: Ashveen Sharma As with the many possible weight loss and fat loss options, theories, practices, and scientific reasoning the chances and possibilities of achieving weight loss are endless. From basic strategies such as cardio, and exercising to more advanced such as steroids and insulin injection. However, not all are created equally; one drug…

PURPOSE To determine how germination and temperature of environment effect respiration rate of seeds. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Cellular Respiration: Is the controlled release of energy from organic compounds in cells to form ATP. Sugar + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy (ATP). In eukaryotic organisms, respiration occurs to maximize ATP production; this is contrary to anaerobic respiration, which occurs during the absence of a ready supply of oxygen (mostly in prokaryotic organisms).…

Fig.4.9. The biocellulose production and sugar consumption affected by dibasic sodium phosphate concentrations, incubation period in the steepest ascent experiment 4.6. Production of biocellulose by immobilized G. xylinus cells The aim of the present part of work was to study the influence of immobilization on the production of extracellular biocellulose by G. xylinus. The optimized medium used throughout this expermint was composed of (g/l): reducing sugar, 30; yeast extract, 7; peptone, 7;…

Structure of Glucose Introduction to Glucose: Glucose, a rich source of energy for living organisms, is produced by the photosynthesis of water and carbon dioxide. Living organisms take in food and obtain energy by the chemical and mechanical breakdown of glucose. Glucose is a simplest carbohydrate, belongs to the monosaccharide category of sugars. More complex carbohydrates usually arise from the linked glucose units (Spencer et. al, 2010). Chemical composition of glucose: Being the simplest…

Photosynthesis is the method of when the green plants and some different life forms use daylight to provide foods from carbon dioxide and water. Photosynthesis in plants includes the green color chlorophyll and produces oxygen as a result (What is Photosynthesis, P.1). Plants also use photosynthesis to create sugar. The sugars fuel a plant's roots, stems, and leaves so the plant can grow. It attempts to preform photosynthesis with leaves absorbing the sun’s light and then make the sugars within…

3.1 Biogenesis of methane In anaerobic digestion there are four stages: hydrolysis, acidification, acetogenesis and methane production (Sagagi et al; 2009; Rai 2004). Different microorganisms play a significant role in each stage ofthe processes. Therefore, intervention and follow up in all the stages is essential for enhanced and optimum methane production. 3.1.1 Enzymatic hydrolysis Enzymatic hydrolysis is the process where the fats, starches and proteins…

A study using an O2 electrode to measure the amount of O2 produced or consumed over an amount of time with varying light intensities to determine the effect of light intensity, CO2 and diuron on the rate of photosynthesis of Spinacia oleracea. Introduction Photosynthesis is the process in which chloroplasts found in plants, algae and some bacteria are used to convert light energy to chemical food energy. (Reece, et al. 2012, p. 190)(Molecules, Genes & Cells Laboratory Manual 2016) .…