Chapter 18.1, Problem 18.1P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Advantage to funnel all catabolic pathways into citric acid cycle has to be estimated.

Concept Introduction:

Catabolism is defined as a process in that large biomolecules break down into smaller molecules with release of energy. While anabolism is defined as a process in that larger molecules are formed from smaller molecules and energy is absorbed.

The biochemical energy production occurs in four stages as follows:

1. Digestion

2. Formation of Acetyl CoA

3. Citric Acid Cycle

4. Electron Transport Chain and Oxidative Phosphorylation