In this article we will discuss about the importance of ATP and other compounds of high energy potential. Living cells must perform some endergonic reactions; these are not only anabolic reactions like those already mentioned (biosynthesis of macro- molecules such as polysaccharides, proteins, nucleic acids), but also some reactions of transport, transmission, mechanical work, functioning of the nervous system, catabolic [...]
In this article we will learn about the formation of ATP in the respirator chain. Advantage of an Oxidation by Steps: Glucose or glucosyl equivalents, are our main source of energy; we will take them as example to illustrate the relations between cellular oxidations and ATP formation. But it must be said that other compounds can be a source of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the process of formation of ATP by photophosphorylation. Photosynthesis: Light Phase and Dark Phase: Heterotrophic organisms collect from the external medium, comparatively simple organic molecules which can serve as carbon-containing skeletons for their syntheses or as energy source (ATP) when they are oxidized during mitochondrial reactions of respiration according to the general reaction: [...]