oxidative phosphorylation<\/strong>.
\nThe concept map which includes all the above terms and describes aerobic respiration is given below:
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\nAn organism that uses glycolysis<\/strong> and TCA (tricarboxylic acid) cycle or Kreb\u2019s cycle<\/strong> might also need the pentose phosphate pathway<\/strong>.
\nThe pentose phosphate pathway can be used for the reduction of coenzymes and for specific by-products, which are needed for anabolic pathways. These by-products are the precursors in anabolic reactions. The reduced coenzymes are also useful in anabolic reactions.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 1FB<\/strong><\/span>
\nCyclic photophosphorylation:<\/strong>
\nExplanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- In cyclic photophosphorylation, the electrons from the reaction center pass through electron transport chain and back to the reaction center.<\/li>\n
- The reaction center of chlorophyll is present in a photosystem. Light energy from the sun excites the electrons in the reaction center.<\/li>\n
- These electrons then pass on to an acceptor molecule. The electrons pass through an electron transport chain and back to the chlorophyll molecule.<\/li>\n
- In non-cyclic photophosphorylation, the electrons do not return to the place of origin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
The cyclic photophosphorylation process is shown in the diagram below:
\n
\nThus, the final electron acceptor in cyclic photophosphorylation is the original reaction center, chlorophyll.<\/p>\n
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\nSubstrate-level phosphorylation:<\/strong>
\n Explanation<\/strong>
\nSubstrate-level phosphorylation occurs when energy from a compound containing phosphate reacts with ADP (adenosine triphosphate) to form ATP (adenosine triphosphate). The direct transfer of a phosphate group between two substrates from ATP is known as substrate-level phosphorylation.
\nSimilarly, the process of substrate-level phosphorylation can be seen in the glycolysis pathway. The formation of pyruvate in the last step of glycolysis is a substrate-level phosphorylation. The phosphate from phosphoenol pyruvate is transferred to an ADP molecule to form ATP.
\nThus, substrate-level phosphorylation occurs in Krebs cycle of the mitochondria. This process is a fast source of ATP in the cell that is independent of respiration and external electron acceptors.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 1MC<\/strong><\/span>
\nBoth anabolism and catabolism:<\/strong>
\nAnabolism is the synthesis of complex molecules or large molecules from simpler, smaller molecules. The process of catabolism is the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones. In an amphibolic pathway, both these processes occur.
\nHence, the option (b) is incorrect.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 1SA<\/strong><\/span>
\nEnzymes are necessary for anabolic reactions to occur in living organisms.
\nAnabolic reactions<\/strong> are those reactions in which the synthesis of complex and bigger molecules takes place. Most of the reactions cannot occur in the absence of the specific enzyme. Sometimes these enzymes act as catalysts<\/strong>.
\nA catalyst is a molecule, which reduces the activation energy of a reaction. Many reactions have high activation energy and cannot occur in the absence of a catalyst. The conditions of the cell are not suitable for the high activation energies of some reactions. When the activation energy is lowered, the reactions can easily occur in the cell.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 2CT<\/strong><\/span>
\nBacterial fermentation causes milk to have a sour taste.
\nThe fermentation of milk is done by bacteria, which change the lactose<\/strong> present in the milk to lactic acid<\/strong>. The lactic acid formed is responsible for the sour taste<\/strong> of the fermented milk.
\nLactose is a disaccharide consisting of glucose and galactose. Both these sugars are broken down by the process of glycolysis. The product of glycolysis is pyruvic acid. This pyruvic acid is then converted to lactic acid by bacteria.
\nThe bacteria which carry out fermentation are:<\/p>\n\n- Lactobacillus<\/li>\n
- Lactococcus<\/li>\n
- Leuconostoc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nIn the pathway of glycolysis, there is a preparatory phase and a pay-off phase. In the preparatory phase, 2 ATP molecules are used up. In the pay-off phase, 4 ATP molecules are generated. Thus a net gain of 2 ATP molecules is seen.
\nThe pathway of glycolysis can occur in the anaerobic or the aerobic stages.
\nThe pathway of glycolysis is shown below:
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\nFormation of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) involves formation of oxidative through reduction of coenzymes in the electron transport chain.
\nIn the process of oxidative phosphorylation, the transfer of electrons occurs from electron donors to electron acceptors. This is mainly seen in the electron transport chain. When electrons are transferred, energy is produced. The energy is used in the transport of protons across the membrane. The transport of protons causes the formation of ATP.
\nThis process produces superoxide and hydrogen peroxide, which can damage the cell. The process of oxidative phosphorylation is shown in the diagram:
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\nBoth anabolism and catabolism:<\/strong>
\nAnabolism is the synthesis of complex molecules or large molecules from simpler, smaller molecules. The process of catabolism is the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones. In an amphibolic pathway, both these processes occur.
\nHence, the option (b) is incorrect.
\nCatabolism only:<\/strong>
\nThe process of catabolism is the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones. A good example would be the process of glycogenolysis. In this process, the large molecule of glycogen is broken down into small molecules of glucose. Catabolism does not include synthesis reactions.
\nHence, the option (c) is incorrect.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 2SA<\/strong><\/span>
\nOrganisms can control the rate of metabolic activities in the cells by many ways.
\nOne way is through enzymes. Enzymes are needed for almost every reaction, which proceeds in the cell. After the required reaction is complete, the cell destroys the enzyme or deactivates it. In this way, the enzyme cannot work unless activated or synthesized again.
\nAnother method of control is by regulators. A good example would be the lac operon. In the lac operon<\/strong>, there are many genes, which are under the control of a single regulator gene. Only when the cell requires these enzymes, the genes are turned on. Otherwise they are turned off.
\nThe cell also contains inhibitors, which are specific for some substrates. These bind to the enzymes and inhibit their action. In this way, the control of some reactions occurs.
\nSome other methods of control are:<\/p>\n\n- Changes in membrane potential<\/li>\n
- Modifying substrates<\/li>\n
- Phosphorylation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nThe protozoa Giardia intestinalis<\/strong> and Entamoeba histolytica<\/strong> live in the colon of mammals. Since these lack mitochondria, they do not have the pathways of aerobic respiration.
\nThe pathways under aerobic respiration are:<\/p>\n\n- Glycolysis<\/li>\n
- Krebs cycle<\/li>\n
- Electron transport chain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In these organisms<\/strong>, which lack mitochondria, only the glycolysis pathway occurs<\/strong>. Since glycolysis can occur in the absence or presence of mitochondria, it occurs in these protozoa. The glycolysis pathway occurs in the cytosol while the Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain cannot occur in the absence of mitochondria.
\nThe energy yield in these organisms would be much lower than the 38 ATP obtained in aerobic respiration. The pyruvic acid obtained at the end of glycolysis cannot be fully catabolized to obtain energy. These protozoa have a net gain of 2 ATP molecules in the pathway of glycolysis.
\nHence, the organisms have a much lower energy yield.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 3FB<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe initial catabolism of glucose occurs by glycolysis and\/or the pentose phosphate<\/strong> and Entner Doudoroff<\/strong> pathways.
\nIn the pentose phosphate pathway<\/strong>, the ATP (adenosine triphosphate) produced in this cycle is less than the 38 ATP molecules produced during glycolysis. This pathway produces two metabolites of ribose-5-phosphate and erythrose-4-phosphate, which are needed for the synthesis of nucleotides and amino acids.
\nThe Entner Doudoroff pathway<\/strong> is an alternative to glycolysis in some organisms. This pathway gives lesser ATP than 38 ATP. A few bacteria like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis use the Entner Doudoroff pathway for the catabolism of glucose.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 3M<\/strong><\/span>
\nCarbohydrate catabolism begins with glycolysis:<\/strong>
\n Explanation<\/strong>
\nThe catabolism of carbohydrates is the process where carbohydrates are broken down to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Most of the carbohydrates are usually converted into glucose. The first step of glucose breakdown is the process of glycolysis.
\nIn the process of glycolysis, glucose is converted into pyruvate. In this pathway, ATP molecules are produced. After glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain complete the total carbohydrate metabolism.
\nA diagram of glycolysis is given below:
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\nBoth anabolism and catabolism:<\/strong>
\nAnabolism is the synthesis of complex molecules or large molecules from simpler, smaller molecules. The process of catabolism is the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones. In an amphibolic pathway, both these processes occur and energy is synthesized, and used up.
\nHence, this option is incorrect.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 3SA<\/strong><\/span>
\nNon-competitive inhibitor affect whole enzymatic pathway, at a single allosteric site:<\/strong>
\n Explanation<\/strong>
\nAt an active site, competitive inhibitor binds, while a non-competitive inhibitor binds other than the active site. When a non-competitive inhibitor binds to an allosteric site, the active site of the enzyme is altered. A non-competitive inhibitor at a single allosteric site affects a whole pathway of enzymatic reactions.
\nAdditionally, alteration of enzyme active site prevents the binding of the substrate. When the substrate prevents from binding to the enzyme, the reaction is inhibited. The inhibited reaction is a part of whole pathway; hence, remaining reactions do not take place. If the inhibited reaction is an important reaction in the pathway, the whole pathway comes to a stop.
\nIn this way, the binding of a noncompetitive inhibitor at an allosteric site affects a pathway.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 4CT<\/strong><\/span>
\nA facultative anaerobe<\/strong> is grown in the same medium, but under different conditions. One culture is grown in the presence of oxygen while the second culture is grown in the absence of oxygen.
\nOf the two cultures, the culture exposed to air will have more cells<\/strong> at the end of the week.
\nAs the species is a facultative anaerobe, it grows better in the presence of oxygen rather in the absence of oxygen.
\nThe presence of oxygen enables the process of aerobic respiration in the culture. When aerobic respiration occurs, a high yield of 38 ATP (adenosine triphosphate) molecules is produced. Hence, this culture shows a higher rate of growth and division.
\nIn the absence of oxygen, only glycolysis occurs. Glycolysis is followed by the process of fermentation occurs, which gives a much lower yield than 38 ATP. Hence, the culture under anaerobic conditions shows a lower rate of growth and division.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 4FB<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Krebs cycle<\/strong> or citric acid cycle<\/strong> is a series of eight chemical reactions<\/strong> used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy. This metabolic pathway involves oxidation of acetate derived from mainly carbohydrates, proteins, fats finally into carbon dioxide.
\nThis pathway involved in the catabolism of acetyl-CoA<\/strong> and produces eight molecules of NADH<\/strong> (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and two molecules of FADH2<\/sub><\/strong> (flavin adenine dinucleotide).
\nHence, the correct option is Krebs cycle<\/strong>.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 4M<\/strong><\/span>
\nSaturation occurs when all active sites on enzyme molecules are filled:<\/strong>
\n Explanation<\/strong>
\nEnzymes have active sites, which bind to substrate molecules. When a substrate molecule binds to the active site of an enzyme, chemical reaction occurs that results in the formation of an intermediate complex. The complex consists of the enzyme and substrate.
\n
\nSimilarly, when all the active sites of an enzyme are filled with substrate molecules, it is known as saturation. On further addition of substrate molecules, the status of saturation does not change. Thus, on addition of enzyme molecules the situation of saturation is chnaged.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 4MC<\/strong><\/span>
\nBoth anabolism and catabolism:<\/strong>
\nAnabolism is the synthesis of complex molecules or large molecules from simpler, smaller molecules. The process of catabolism is the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones. In an amphibolic pathway, both these processes occur where energy is synthesized and also spent.
\nHence, this option is incorrect.
\nCatabolism only:<\/strong>
\nThe process of catabolism is the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones. A good example would be the process of glycogenolysis. In this process, the large molecule of glycogen is broken down into small molecules of glucose. The process of catabolism is usually exergonic.
\nHence, this option is incorrect.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 4SA<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe mechanism of negative feedback with respect to enzyme action:<\/strong>
\n Explanation<\/strong>
\nNegative feedback is also called feedback inhibition. The final product of a pathway is the inhibitor of previous reactions. Usually, the first enzyme of the pathway is inhibited by the final product. The negative feedback occurs only when the final product accumulates. The type of inhibition seen is usually allosteric inhibition.
\nThe mechanism is shown in the following diagram:
\n
\nA good example of the feedback inhibition is shown below:
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\nThe complete oxidation of a fat molecule with three chains containing 12 carbons each will give 305 ATP (adenosine triphosphate) molecules.
\nThe break-up of these 305 ATP molecules is shown below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The glycerol moiety of the fatty acid enters the glycolysis pathway. The ATP gained from glycolysis is 2 ATP molecules.<\/li>\n
- In the Krebs cycle, 4 NADH (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) molecules are formed, which give a total of 12 ATP molecules since one NADH molecule gives 3 ATP molecules.<\/li>\n
- In ??oxidation, each 12-carbon chain produces 5 NADH and 5 FADH2<\/sub> (flavin adenine dinucleotide) molecules.<\/li>\n
- Since one NADH molecule gives 3 ATP molecules and one FADH2<\/sub> molecule gives 2 ATP molecules, the total number of ATP molecules from one chain would be 25. Three chains would give 75 ATP molecules.<\/li>\n
- The acetyl CoA produced after ??oxidation is oxidized. Each chain produces 6 acetyl CoA molecules. Upon oxidation of one acetyl CoA molecule, 1 ATP molecule, 3 NADH molecules and 1 FADH molecule is produced.<\/li>\n
- This gives a total of 12 ATP molecules per acetyl CoA molecule. Since 6 acetyl CoA molecules are produced per chain, the total number of ATP molecules per chain would be 72 ATP molecules.<\/li>\n
- Three chains would give 216 ATP molecules.The total number of ATP molecules would be 2+12+75+216<\/strong> , which gives 305 ATP molecules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nThe final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration is oxygen.
\nAerobic respiration requires oxygen<\/strong> to generate energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Here, oxygen acts as final electron acceptor<\/strong>. Aerobic respiration is the method of pyruvate breakdown, which is generated from glycolysis and needs the entry of that pyruvate into mitochondria in order to be oxidized by the citric acid cycle or Krebs cycle.
\nThe Krebs cycle is a series of eight chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy. This metabolic pathway involves oxidation of acetate derived from mainly carbohydrates, proteins, fats finally into carbon dioxide.
\nThis pathway involved in the catabolism of acetyl-CoA and produces eight molecules of NADH (Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) and two molecules of FADH2<\/sub> (flavin adenine dinucleotide).
\nThe NADH and FADH2<\/sub> produced in Krebs cycle undergo substrate level phosphorylation to generate ATP.
\nHence, the correct answer is oxygen.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 5MC<\/strong><\/span>
\nAnabolism only involves the production of cell membrane constituents.
\nAnabolism only:<\/strong>
\nAnabolism is the synthesis of complex molecules or large molecules from simpler, smaller molecules. The cell membrane is also a complex molecule composed of many smaller molecules. The process of anabolism requires energy.
\nHence, the correct answer is option (a) anabolic only<\/strong>.
\nBoth anabolism and catabolism:<\/strong>
\nAnabolism is the synthesis of complex molecules or large molecules from simpler, smaller molecules. The process of catabolism is the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones. In an amphibolic pathway, both these processes occur. The synthesis of the cell membrane does not come under the category of an amphibolic pathway.
\nHence, the option (b) is incorrect.
\nCatabolism only:<\/strong>
\nThe process of catabolism is the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones. A good example would be the process of glycogenolysis. In this process, the large molecule of glycogen is broken down into small molecules of glucose. The synthesis of the cell membrane is not the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones. Hence, the option (c) is incorrect.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 5SA<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe metabolic pathways that allow facultative anaerobes to live under aerobic or anaerobic conditions:<\/strong>
\n Explanation<\/strong>
\nFacultative anaerobes exist under aerobic or anaerobic conditions. The metabolic pathways allow them to exist in the absence of oxygen by fermentation pathways.
\nThe two common fermentation pathways are:<\/p>\n\n- Pyruvic acid to lactic acid<\/li>\n
- Pyruvic acid to ethanol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Pyruvic acid is reduced to lactic acid with the help of NADH (reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), catalyzed by lactic dehydrogenase. NADH donates a proton to become NAD+<\/sup> (oxidized nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide).
\n
\nInitially, pyruvic acid is decarboxylated to form acetaldehyde. Acetaldehyde is reduced to form alcohol.
\n<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 6CT<\/strong><\/span>
\nA fever over 400<\/sup>C<\/strong> is often life threatening in terms of its effect on the metabolism of the body.
\nMetabolism<\/strong> in any individual is mainly dependent on enzymes<\/strong>. Enzymes are usually proteins, which have a specific temperature range in which they can work best. Enzymes usually have an optimum temperature at which they work best.
\nSo, if the temperature of the body rises above 400<\/sup>C, most of the enzymes become inactive. Since they are proteins, the enzymes may also become denatured. When proteins become denatured, they cannot perform their normal function.
\nThe folding or the conformation of the protein is very important to the function of the protein. Once the conformation of the protein is lost through denaturation, the function of the protein is also lost.
\nIf most of the enzymes of the body stop functioning, the metabolism in the body will also eventually stop. This is why high fevers are life threatening<\/strong>.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 6FB<\/strong><\/span>
\nThree common inorganic electron acceptors in anaerobic respiration are NO3<\/sub>–<\/sup>, SO4<\/sub>2-\u00a0<\/sup>and CO3<\/sub>2-<\/sup>.
\nIn the process of anaerobic respiration, inorganic molecules are used as the final electron acceptor. Anaerobic respiration is mainly used by prokaryotes living in an anaerobic environment. The electron transport chain is also used in anaerobic respiration, but the final acceptors differ. The final acceptors are nitrate (NO3<\/sub>–<\/sup>), sulphate (SO4<\/sub>2-<\/sup>) and carbonate ions (CO3<\/sub>2-<\/sup>).
\nThese electron acceptors used in anaerobic respiration have smaller reduction potentials when compared to oxygen. Hence, the yield of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is lower than in aerobic respiration. The types of phosphorylation seen in anaerobic respiration are substrate level phosphorylation and oxidative phosphorylation.
\nThese three electron acceptors are used as an alternative to oxygen.
\nHence, the correct options are nitrate, sulphate, carbonate ions<\/strong>.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 6MC<\/strong><\/span>
\nBoth anabolism and catabolism:<\/strong>
\nAnabolism is the synthesis of complex molecules or large molecules from simpler, smaller molecules. The process of catabolism is the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones. In an amphibolic pathway, both catabolism and anabolism take place.
\nHence, the option (b) is incorrect.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 6SA<\/strong><\/span>
\nOxidation of molecule in the absence of oxygen:<\/strong>
\n Explanation<\/strong>
\nOxidation of a molecule can occur in the absence of oxygen mediated by the process of fermentation.<\/p>\n\n- Oxidation of a molecule occurs in the presence of oxygen, the products liberated are carbon dioxide and water.<\/li>\n
- Oxidation occurs in the absence of oxygen by the process of fermentation, the products liberated are organic waste products.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
The process of fermentation is incomplete or partial oxidation of a molecule. Since, fermentation occurs in the absence of oxygen, the final electron acceptor cannot be oxygen in the electron transport chain. Organic molecules from the cell are used as the final electron acceptors instead of oxygen.
\nAdditionally, the major advantage of fermentation is the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in the absence of oxygen. The number of ATP molecules produced is less compared to aerobic oxidation. Thus, only 2 ATP molecules are produced.
\nThe two common fermentation pathways are:<\/p>\n
\n- Pyruvic acid to lactic acid<\/li>\n
- Pyruvic acid to ethanol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Pyruvic acid is reduced to lactic acid with the help of NADH (reduced nicotinamide adenine nucleotide). NADH donates a proton to become NAD+<\/sup> (oxidized nicotinamide adenine nucleotide). Pyruvic acid is decarboxylated to form acetaldehyde, which is reduced to form alcohol.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 7CT<\/strong><\/span>
\nMaximum number of ATP molecules generated by fat oxidation in bacteria:<\/strong>
\n Explanation<\/strong>
\nCyanide is a toxic substance, which blocks cytochrome a3<\/sub>. The cytochrome is present as the terminal electron acceptor before oxygen.
\nThe diagram shown below is the action of cytochrome in ATP generation:
\n
\nSimilarly, due to the presence of cyanide, the electrons cannot pass from cytochrome a3 to oxygen. It results in the failure of the electron transport chain. The rest of the chain is not affected, but the functioning is stopped. ATP synthesis does not occur in presence of cyanide. The process of aerobic respiration does not occur and tissues depend on high supply of ATP to fail.
\nAdditionally, organs like the heart and the central nervous system depend on a continuous supply of ATP. Such organs will immediately fail in the presence of cyanide. The redox state of ubiquinone in the presence of cyanide would be reduced in the presence of cyanide.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 7FB<\/strong><\/span>
\nChemolithotrophs acquire electrons from inorganic<\/strong> compounds.
\nA lithotroph is an organism that uses inorganic substances as a source of energy. Chemolithotrophs<\/strong> are organisms that obtain their energy from the oxidation of inorganic reduced compounds.
\nIn these organisms, the electron donors are oxidized in the cell. These electrons are later used to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Most of these organisms can fix carbon dioxide through the Calvin cycle.
\nThese organisms mainly grow in areas, where there is an abundance of inorganic compounds. The energy gained from these substances is less and this indicates that a large amount of substrate is needed to gain the energy required for the processes of the cell.
\nHence, the correct answer is inorganic<\/strong>.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 7MC<\/strong><\/span>
\nBoth anabolism and catabolism includes metabolism.
\nBoth anabolism and catabolism:<\/strong>
\nAnabolism is the synthesis of complex molecules, or large molecules from simpler, smaller molecules. The process of catabolism is the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones. In an amphibolic pathway, both these processes occur and energy is synthesized, and used up.
\nHence, the correct answer is option (b).
\nAnabolism only:<\/strong>
\nAnabolism is the synthesis of complex molecules, or large molecules from simpler, smaller molecules. A good example would be glycogen, which consists of many glucose molecules. The process of anabolism is usually endergonic. The process of metabolism does not involve only anabolism, but catabolism also.
\nHence, this option is incorrect.
\nCatabolism only:<\/strong>
\nThe process of catabolism is the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones. A good example would be the process of glycogenolysis. In this process, the large molecule of glycogen is broken down into small molecules of glucose. The process of catabolism is exergonic, and releases energy. The process of metabolism does not involve only anabolism, but catabolism also.
\nHence, this option is incorrect.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 7SA<\/strong><\/span>
\nFour groups of microorganisms that are photosynthetic are:<\/strong>
\nHeliobacteria:<\/strong>
\nHeliobacteria belongs to gram positive bacteria. The bacteria carry out photosynthesis in an oxygenic condition. The components used are present in the cytoplasmic membrane. An example is Heliobacterium.
\nCyanobacteria:<\/strong>
\nCyanobacteria are gram negative bacteria. The bacteria carry out photosynthesis in oxygenic conditions. These organisms are considered to be chloroplasts ancestors. An example is Oscillatoria.
\nPurple bacteria:<\/strong>
\nA purple bacterium is gram negative bacteria. The bacteria are used in the invaginations of the cytoplasmic membrane called lamellae. An example is Rhodobacteria.
\nGreen bacteria:<\/strong>
\nGreen bacteria are further divided into green sulfur and green non sulfur bacteria. All these bacteria are gram negative and carry out anoxygenic photosynthesis. These organisms contain chlorosomes. An example is Chlorobium.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 8CT<\/strong><\/span>
\nSimilarities between photophosphorylation and oxidative phosphorylation:<\/strong>
\n Explanation<\/strong>
\nThe similarity between photophosphorylation and oxidative phosphorylation is that both the processes pump protons across a membrane using energy. The concentration gradient, which develops is used to drive the synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
\nMoreover, the synthesis of ATP usually occurs through membrane-bound enzyme ATP synthase. The source of energy is the difference between both processes. In photophosphorylation, light is the source of energy. The process is cyclic that works as long as light is present.
\nThus, in the process of oxidative phosphorylation, the source of energy is obtained from the breakdown of biomolecules. The catabolism of molecules gives energy, which is then redirected into the process of oxidative phosphorylation.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 8FB<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe enzyme of hydrolase<\/strong> adds a water molecule into the reaction. With the addition of the water molecule, the substrate is cleaved.
\nThe enzyme isomerase<\/strong> plays a part of rearrangement of atoms in the molecule. A good example is triose phosphate Isomerase seen in the pathway of glycolysis.
\nThe enzymes of ligase<\/strong> and polymerase<\/strong> play a role of joining two molecules together. A good example would be the process of replication of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), where both these enzymes are used.
\nThe enzyme transferase<\/strong> moves functional groups from one substrate to another. A good example would be the transamination reactions.
\nThe enzyme oxidoreductase<\/strong> plays a role in the oxidation and reduction of substances.
\nThe enzyme lyase<\/strong> is usually used to cleave large molecules into smaller ones.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 8MC<\/strong><\/span>
\nRedox reactions are involved in the transfer of energy, transfer of electrons, oxidation, and reduction.
\nRedox reactions involve the processes of oxidation and reduction as seen in the name. They also involve the transfer of energy, and the transfer of electrons. The gain of electrons in reduction, and the loss of electrons in oxidation occur.
\nHence, the correct option is (d) are involved in all of the above<\/strong>.
\nTransfer energy:<\/strong>
\nRedox reactions transfer energy from one molecule to another. In the process of oxidation and reduction, energy from one process is transferred to the other process. Redox reactions are also involved in the transfer of electrons, oxidation, and reduction reactions.
\nHence, the option (a) is incorrect.
\nTransfer electrons:<\/strong>
\nRedox reactions transfer electrons from one molecule to another. In the process of oxidation and reduction, transfer of electrons occurs. Redox reactions are also involved in the transfer of energy, oxidation, and reduction reactions.
\nHence, the option (b) is incorrect.
\nInvolve oxidation and reduction:<\/strong>
\nIn the process of reduction, electrons are gained while in the process of oxidation, electrons are lost. Both these processes occur in redox reactions.
\nHence, the option (c) is incorrect.<\/p>\nMicrobiology with Diseases by Taxonomy Chapter 5 Answers 8SA<\/strong><\/span>