Chapter 8

An Introduction to Metabolism

Unlock the secrets of cellular energy. Learn how enzymes drive metabolism - foundational for understanding all life processes.

6 Hours

Olympiad 5/5

Intermediate

NEETRequired

MCATRequired

AP BiologyRequired

IB BiologyRequired

USABO

5/5

BBO

5/5

INBO

5/5

IBO

5/5

Key Topics Covered

Metabolic pathways and energy

Laws of thermodynamics in biology

ATP structure and function

Enzyme kinetics and regulation

Feedback inhibition

Apply thermodynamics to biological systems

Explain ATP role as energy currency

Describe enzyme catalysis mechanisms

Understand metabolic pathway regulation

NEET tests enzyme nomenclature, factors affecting activity, inhibition types, and specific enzymes in digestion and metabolism.

Olympiads test Michaelis-Menten kinetics, Km and Vmax interpretation, allosteric regulation, and enzyme engineering concepts.

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