Oxidative phosphorylation is the process by which ATP is synthesized using the energy released by the transfer of electrons through the Electron Transport Chain (ETC) to molecular oxygen. This process occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane and is the primary method of ATP production in aerobic organisms. Mechanism of Oxidative Phosphorylation 1. Electron Transport Chain … Read more
Energetics refers to the study of energy transformation, utilization, and exchange within biological systems. It encompasses the processes by which organisms acquire, store, and expend energy to maintain vital functions, perform work, and sustain life processes. In biological contexts, energetics encompasses various metabolic pathways, energy transduction mechanisms, and regulatory processes that govern energy metabolism, including … Read more
Introduction to Glycolysis Glycolysis is a fundamental biochemical pathway that represents the first and most ancient stage in the breakdown of glucose to extract usable chemical energy. It is a sequence of ten enzyme-mediated reactions that occurs in the cytoplasm (cytosol) of virtually all cells. This pathway transforms one molecule of glucose (a six-carbon monosaccharide) … Read more
