Hi
everyone! I would like to share about what I have learned last
Friday. The class started early in the morning, 8.15am. We are having
our replacement class on that day and the class ended at 11.30pm. I
learned about Microbial Metabolism and Nutrition. Sounds interesting
right? Yes! Its really fun!
At
first, we are asked to make 30 terms and their definitions as
flashcards on quizlet.com then we have to make 6 questions based on
that topic. For my group, group 8, we made the questions in crossword
form. To make the questions is not difficult but the most difficult
part is this is our first time making questions in crossword puzzle!
Its quite hard to handle. But we made it at the end! :)
After
we answered some questions from other group, we go through the topic.
Metabolism can be defined as the sum of all chemical reactions within
the cell. The process of metabolism can be 2 parts which are
catabolic and anabolic. Catabolic reactions is the breakdown of
complex substrates and release of energy. Anabolic reactions is the
building of complex organic molecules from simpler ones.
The
components of enzyme are apoenzyme (protein portion), cofactor
(nonprotein component) and holoenzyme (active enzyme). Enzymes are
very specific. Factors that influence the enzymatic activity are
temperature, pH, concentrations and inhibitors. Next part is,
respirations. Actually, it is one of my favourite subtopic during my
matriculation time and now I have to recall back all those things.
Dr. Wan will continue the lecture on the next class. So that's all
from me this time. Bye!
