Chapter 15.1, Problem 1TQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

1. The enzymes that are used during the reverse reaction of the TCA (Tricarboxylic acid cycle) cycle and glycolysis.

2. Explain the reason behind the consumption of the same enzymes in both directions and the requirement of different enzymes in catabolic and anabolic directions.

Introduction:

The formation of complex biomolecules through simpler molecules is referred to as biosynthesis. Anabolism is another term that is given to the biosynthesis, it is functionally opposite to the catabolism. Anabolism is referred to as the break-down of complex biomolecules into its monomers or simpler substances.