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Microbial Metabolism Flashcards

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What are 3 ways enzymes decrease activation energy?

A

Desolvation
Hydrogen bonds
Van der Waals forces

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What is enzyme activity significantly impacted by?

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Substrate concentration
Product concentration
pH
Temperature

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What are the majority of microorganisms known?

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Photolithoautotrophs
Chemoorganoheterotrophs (pathogens)
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What is Acetyl-CoA used for?

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Carbohydrate metabolism
Fatty acid metabolism
Steroid synthesis
Amino acid metabolism
Acetylation
Carbon storage
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How much ATP does a 16 carbon fatty acid chain make?

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106 ATP

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What is hydrocarbon degradation?

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Monooxygenase makes the alcohol
Requires oxygen
Feeds into beta-oxidation pathway
Important for bioremediation, especially of oil spills

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