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Bioenergetics


By studying this chapter, you should be able to do the following:
  1. Discuss the function of the cell membrane, nucleus, and mitochondria.
  2. Define the following terms:
    1. endergonic reactions
    2. exergonic reactions
    3. coupled reactions
    4. bioenergetics.
  3. Describe the role of enzymes as catalysts in cellular chemical reactions.
  4. List and discuss the nutrients that are used as fuels during exercise.
  5. Identify the high-energy phosphates.
  6. Discuss the biochemical pathways involved in anaerobic ATP production.
  7. Discuss the aerobic production of ATP.
  8. Describe the general scheme used to regulate metabolic pathways involved in bioenergetics.
  9. Discuss the interaction between aerobic and anaerobic ATP production during exercise.
  10. Identify the enzymes that are considered rate limiting in glycolysis and the Krebs cycle.





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