Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Discussion
Week 3 Discussion:
The Importance of ATP and Enzymes ATP (adenosine triphosphate) has been called the energy currency of the cell.
- Briefly outline the cycle by which energy is stored in and released from ATP
- Discuss how ATP is critically important to cellular chemical processes. Enzymes are protein materials that control chemical processes.
- Describe the specific mechanisms of enzyme function.
- Pick a specific enzyme and describe its function and the importance of that function to life.
- Discuss how the loss of that enzyme would disrupt living processes.
- Make sure your explanation of enzymes is informed by the textbook.
Submission Details:
- Post your response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Respond to at least two posts by the end of the week.
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Cellular respiration and photosynthesis form a critical cycle of energy and matter that supports the continued existence of life on earth. In a 2-3 page Word document;
- Describe the stages of cellular respiration and photosynthesis and their interaction and interdependence including raw materials products and amount of ATP or glucose produced during each phase.
- How is each linked to specific organelles within the eukaryotic cell?
- What has been the importance and significance of these processes and their cyclic interaction to the evolution and diversity of life
Submission Details:
- Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.