VTPB 405 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Oxidative Phosphorylation, Photophosphorylation, Electron Transport Chain
16 Sep 2016
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All cells require carbon and most prokaryotes require some sort of organic compounds as their carbon source. Culture media is used to allow for the growth of microorganisms. De ned- prepared by adding precise amounts of pure inorganic or organic chemicals to distilled water. Complex- made from digests of microbial, animal, or plant products. Selective- contains compounds that inhibit the growth of some microorganisms but not others. Differential- indicator is added which reveals a color change whether a particular metabolic reaction has occurred during growth. Aseptic technique prevents the contamination of cultures and ensures purity. Chemoorganotrophs conserve energy from molecules through the process of oxidation (obtain. Chemolithotrophs (autotrophic) obtain energy from inorganic compounds through the process of oxidation. Phototrophs don"t need chemical in order to get energy, they are able to use light in order to gain their needed energy. Free energy deals with the spontaneity of reaction
