List and Describe the Three Systems That Provide Support for IOSs

question 73

Essay

List and describe the three systems that provide support for IOSs and SCM systems.

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Definitions:

Acetyl Coenzyme A

A central metabolite in cellular metabolism, involved in the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids, and the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins.

Aerobic Respiration

Aerobic respiration is a biological process in which glucose is broken down using oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, particularly glycolysis.

Oxidative Phosphorylation

The production of ATP using energy derived from the transfer of electrons in the electron transport system of mitochondria; occurs by chemiosmosis.