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Chapter 5
Microbial Metabolism
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Microbiology
Undergraduate 2
04/17/2011

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Term
anabolism
Definition
building of proteins
ex. peptidoglycan
Term
catabolism
Definition
breaking down of compounds,
ex. breaking down glucose
Term
metabolic pathway
Definition
enzymatically catalyzed chemical rxn in a cell which are determined by enzymes
Term
exergonic reaction
Definition
release of energy (catabolic reaction)
Term
endergonic
Definition
requires input of energy (anabolic reaction)
Term
how much faster can a reaction run with enzymes?
Definition
8-10B times
Term
proteins in nature can also be made of
Definition
RNA (called ribosimes)
Term
holoenzyme
Definition
final structure of an enzyme
Term
apoenzyme
Definition
protein part of an enzyme
Term
cofactor
Definition
non-protein part of an enzyme,
can be metal ions or coenzymes
Term
coenzyme + examples
Definition
organic cofactor
ex. NAD+, FAD, CoA
Term
enzyme-substrate complex
Definition
intermediate formed when substrate binds to enzyme
Term
in what structure(s) of an enzyme will the active site be present?
Definition
tertiary and quartinary
Term
what is a denatured protein?
Definition
unfolded protein (not destroyed) loses shape because H bonds broken
Term
what effect does temperature have on enzyme activity?
Definition
slight increase will make reaction run faster but beyond threshold protein in denatured
Term
competitive inhibition
+ examples
Definition
inhibitor binds to active site and denatures protein
ex. sulfanilamide blocks PABA
Term
noncompetitive inhibition (allosteric inhibition)
Definition
inhibitor does not bind to active site, instead binds to allosteric site and changes shape
ex. metal chelators, eg EDTA
Term
dehydrogenation
Definition
loss of H atom (1 proton and 1 electron)
Term
reduced compounds have a lot of
Definition
hydrogens, ex. glucose
Term
metabolism
Definition
source of energy
Term
chemotroph
Definition
uses organic/inorganic compounds as a source of energy
Term
can bacteria respire and ferment?
Definition
yes.
ex. E. Coli. will undergo aerobic respiration in O2 and fermentation in lack of O2
Term
what is the complete eqn for glucose metabolism in aerobic respiration?
Definition
C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + 38ATP
Term
3 methods for glycolysis
Definition
EMP Enbden Meyerhof Parnas
Entner - D
PPP
Term
Does EMP require oxygen?
Definition
No, presence not required
Term
End products of glycolysis via EMP
Definition
2 NADH
2 ATP
2 Pyruvic Acid
Term
what are the 3 mechanisms for ATP production?
Definition
substrate level phosphorylation
-uses energy from exergonic reaction (glycolysis)
oxidative phosphorylation
-uses energy from ETC to phosphorlate ADP
photophosphorylation
-photosynthesis supplies energy
Term
Name 3 electron carriers
Definition
NAD+
FAD
NADP+
Term
Name 3 reducing powers
Definition
NADH
FADH2
NADPH
Term
Entner-Doudoroff Pathway
-2 species
-products
-why use it?
Definition
Pseudomonas, Rhizobium
2 pyruvic acid and 1 ATP
Lack enzymes for EMP
-considered a true alternative to EMP
Term
PPP
-2 species
-what does it break down?
-net gain
Definition
-E coli and B subtilis
-glucose and pentoses
-1 ATP
Term
catabolic pathway of PPP
Definition
glucose -> pyruvic acid
Term
anabolic pathway of PPP
Definition
1. ribose-5-phophate -> nucleic acid
2. NADPH - > fatty acids
Term
advantages of PPP
Definition
can break down pentose, produces reducing power NADPH
occurs simultaneously with EMP
Term
complete eqn of transition step
Definition
2 Pyruvate -> 2 Acetyl CoA + 2NADH + 2CO2
Term
complete eqn of Kreb's cycle
Definition
2 pyruvic acid -> 4CO2 + 2ATP + 6NADH + 2FADH2
Term
where does ETC occur?
Definition
in plasma membrane
Term
what is the diverse nature of the ETC?
Definition
its composition will vary in different bacteria
Term
3 classes of electron carriers
Definition
Ubiquinone, Flavoproteins, cytochrome
(UFC)
Term
what electron acceptors are used in ETC?
What is not used?
Definition
FAD and NAD+
NADP+
Term
What is the purpose of ETC?
Definition
oxidation and resupply of NADH and FADH2
Term
In aerobic respiration, what steps use substrate level phosphoration to create ATP?
Definition
glycolysis (2) and Kreb's cycle (2)
Term
How many ATP are produced in ETC and where do they come from?
Definition
34 total;
Glycolysis = 2NADH x 3ATP/each = 6 ATP
Transition step = 2NADH x 3ATP/each = 6 ATP
Kreb's = 6NADH x 3ATP/each = 18 ATP
2 FADH2 x 2ATP/each = 4 ATP
Term
Why does anaerobic respiration yield less energy than aerobic?
Definition
Final electron acceptor releases less energy than oxygen
Term
List anaerobic electron acceptors and products
Definition
Acceptors:
NO3-
SO4-
CO3(2-)
Products:
NO2-, N2, H20
H2S, H20
CH4, H20
Term
How does eqn for aerobic respiration change during anaerobic respiration?
Definition
O2 replaced by NO3-, SO4-, or CO3(2-)
less ATP produced, additional products.
CO2 will be produced if organic compound is E source.
Water produced from electron acceptors.
Term
what are the steps of protein catabolism?
Definition
protein, amino acids, organic acid, kreb's
Term
what enzyme breaks down lipids and what are the 2 potential products?
Definition
lipase; glycerol or fatty acid; turned into Acetal CoA; kreb's
Term
Chemolithotrophs
Definition
use inorganic compounds as source of energy in respiration
Term
What are the steps in inorganic respiration?
By what method is ATP produced?
what is the final electron acceptor?
Definition
ETC
oxidative phosphorylation
can be oxygen, might not be oxygen
Term
Sulfur bacteria
source of E?
byproduct?
example?
Definition
H2S
H2SO4
Thiobacillus, Beggiatoa
Term
what is bioleaching and who does it?
Definition
release of metal ions into environment, sulfur oxidizing bacteria
Term
What nitrifyer converts ammonia to nitrite?
Definition
Nitrosomonas
Term
what nitrifyer converts nitrite to nitrate?
Definition
Nitrobacter
Term
Why are lawns ariated?
Definition
to replenish oxygen and nitrogen in soil.
Term
steps in fermentation
Definition
glycolysis, pyruvic acid, different enzymes
Term
End fermentation product of Streptococcus, Lactobacillus, Bacillus
Definition
lactic acid
Term
End fermentation products of yeast
Definition
ethanol, CO2
Term
end fermentation products of Propionoicbacterium
Definition
propionoic acid, acetic acid, CO2, H2
Term
End fermentation products of Escherichia and Salmonella
Definition
ethanol, lactic acid, succinic acid, acetic acid, CO2, H2
Term
During what step in fermentation is ATP produced and by what process? And how many?
Definition
glycolysis, substrate level phosphorylation, 2
Term
what is end goal of fermentation?
Definition
regenerate NAD+
Term
what is final electron acceptor in fermentation?
Definition
organic molecule such as pyruvate
Term
what products is lactic acid used in?
Definition
cheese, yogurt
Term
what products is propionoic acid used in?
Definition
swiss cheese
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