Biochemistry
Biochemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 15, Problem 1P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The meaning of intermediary metabolism is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The metabolism process contains a complete group of the chemically active reactions that take place inside a living organism, it also gives permission to reproduce as well as to develop their body.

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 1P

Intermediary metabolism includes biochemical reactions that occur in the cells.

Explanation of Solution

The entire set of biochemical reactions that occur inside the cells of a living organism and is highly integrated by nature is known as the intermediary metabolism.

The intermediary metabolism is responsible for the extraction of the energy from the given surrounding and helps in the synthesis of the macromolecules.

Conclusion

Thus, intermediary metabolism includes biochemical reactions that occur in the cells.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
Respiratory paralysis. Tabun and sarin have been used as chemical-warfare agents, and parathion has been employed as an insecticide. What is the molec ular basis of their lethal actions? Tabun H3C Sarin -NO2 Parathion
"The Big Picture" – Metabolic Integration. Metabolic pathways are regulated to maintain homeostasis in the face of changing environmental conditions, such as food supply. Explain how this is achieved during the fed-fast cycle i.e. progress from a fed state, postabsorptive/ fasting state, to hunger, to long-term hunger your response should include specific processes/ metabolic pathways that are preferred under all conditions
Identification.
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:9781319114671
Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher:W. H. Freeman
Text book image
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:9781464126116
Author:David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox
Publisher:W. H. Freeman
Text book image
Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecul...
Biochemistry
ISBN:9781118918401
Author:Donald Voet, Judith G. Voet, Charlotte W. Pratt
Publisher:WILEY
Text book image
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:9781305961135
Author:Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:9781305577206
Author:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological ...
Biochemistry
ISBN:9780134015187
Author:John E. McMurry, David S. Ballantine, Carl A. Hoeger, Virginia E. Peterson
Publisher:PEARSON