Describe a Major Difference Between Slow Axonal Transport and Fast

question 26

Essay

Describe a major difference between slow axonal transport and fast axonal transport.

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Definitions:

Electron Transport System

A series of complexes that transfer electrons through a membrane within mitochondria or chloroplasts to generate a gradient for ATP production.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that provides energy for many processes in living cells by being converted to ADP (adenosine diphosphate).

NADPH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, a coenzyme involved in anabolic reactions, such as lipid and nucleic acid synthesis, acting as a reducing agent.

Autotrophs

Organisms capable of producing their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, utilizing sunlight or chemical reactions.