Question

The role of central metabolism in bacterial growth: For each of the statements below, provide a brief discussion supporting or refuting the statement. your discussion must include an example.

A) Central metabolism is necessary for biosynthesis because it provides reducing equivalents requried to drive certain reactions.

B) Central metabolism allows bacteria to grow on diverse carbon sources (i.e. more than hexose sugars).

C) Central metabolism directly drives the creation of proton motive force.

D) Central metabolism provides numerous precursor molecules necessary for the synthesis of macromolecules.

E) One process associated with central metabolism is the creation of high-energy molecules.