Energy and Metabolism

Energy and Metabolism Objectives

1. Discuss the basic steps of glycolysis

2. Discuss the basic steps of the citric acid cycle

3. Discuss the role of the electron transport chain

Objective 1. Discuss the basic steps of glycolysis

Tasks:

• • Read Section 18.1  and 18.2 in your text

Upon successful completion of this objective, you should be able to:

• • Understand the basic function of glycolysis

  • Describe the the basic steps of glycolysis

Objective 2. Discuss the basic steps of the citric acid cycle

Tasks:

• • Read Section 18.3 in your text

Upon successful completion of this objective, you should be able to:

• • Understand the basic function of the citric acid cycle

  • Describe the the basic steps of the citric acid cycle

Objective 3. Discuss the basic steps of the electron transport chain

Tasks:

• • Read Section 18.4 in your text

Upon successful completion of this objective, you should be able to:

• • Understand the basic function of the electron transport chain

  • Describe the the basic steps of the electron transport chain