Bioenergetics can be defined as the study of biological energy transformation. Get more information on how the body transforms energy from foods. The 1st law of thermodynamics states that energy is not produced or created but just transferred around. In other words, the body doesn’t produce any energy but simply transfers the energy derived from…
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The Roles of Enzymes and Coenzymes
Learn more about how enzymes and coenzymes do their job, responsibility of coenzymes and factors altering enzyme activity. Talking Points You will learn about: Functions of enzymes How enzymes do their job Functions of coenzymes Responsibility of coenzymes Factors altering enzyme activity Enzymes Enzymes have two functions, (1) they control the speed of cellular chemical…
Cell Structure & Function
Conceptually, a cell can be thought of as a factory that can produce (synthesize) various compounds to ensure that the body operates properly. A single cell can be divided into three parts: cell (or plasma) membrane nucleus cytoplasm Cell Membrane: The cell membrane is semipermeable, which means that certain substances can enter the cell but…