Cell Energy Production: Metabolic Signaling

This lecture covers the metabolic pathways involved in cell energy production, focusing on glycolysis, the TCA cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. It discusses the coordination between these processes and the role of NADH and FADH2. The lecture also explores the chemiosmotic coupling in mitochondria and chloroplasts, emphasizing the generation of ATP. Additionally, it delves into the proton-motive force across the inner mitochondrial membrane and its significance in ATP synthesis. The session concludes with a detailed examination of transport processes across the inner mitochondrial membrane, highlighting the role of the electrochemical gradient in metabolite transportation.