Metabolism in Media
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Lab 207: ThermodynamicsHigh school teacher Vance Kite describes thermodynamics and how it's related to metabolism in this 2012 video.
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Enzyme BasicsA 48 second video about enzyme and substrate binding from Edu2000.org.
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Energy metabolism in skeletal muscle cellsA 2:06 minute YouTube video from the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems.
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The ATP CycleAustralian teacher Andrew Douch explains how ATP is synthesized and broken down in cells, in this 9:35 minute video. Check out his cool accent!
Scitable Concept: Metabolism
Scitable is a science education site, from the publisher of Nature, with clear explanations and fantastic diagrams of biology concepts. Check out the entries related to metabolism.
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Cell Energy and Cell FunctionDiagrams of energy sources for cells and how they break down molecules to use the energy.
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Cell MetabolismThis entry includes diagrams of glycolysis, enzyme activation, catabolic and anabolic pathways, and feedback inhibition.
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Nutrient Utilization in Humans: Metabolism PathwaysNutrient degradation, the TCA cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation in humans.
Metabolism in the News
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Discovery of Biological Energy-Sensing Switch Could Have Broad Implications for Biology and MedicineResearchers have discovered a "riboswitch" on one gene's mRNA that senses ATP levels. A 2012 article from ScienceDaliy.com.
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Increased Fructose Consumption May Deplete Cellular Energy in Patients with Obesity and DiabetesPeople with obesity or diabetes suffer from ATP depletion because the activity of AMP kinase (produces new ATP) is compromised. Researchers have found that high fructose consumption causes further depletion. A 2012 article from ScienceDaily.com.
Erin's Favorite - Metabolism and Enzymes
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