Biochemistry Online: An Approach Based on Chemical Logic

Biochemistry Online

CHAPTER 9 - METABOLIC AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION

A.  ACTIVE TRANSPORT 

BIOCHEMISTRY - DR. JAKUBOWSKI

 04/16/16

Learning Goals/Objectives for Chapter 9A:
After class and this reading, students will be able to

  • list energy sources used to move ions/molecules from low to high concentrations across a concentration gradient;
  • explain how ATP is used to drive the thermodynamically uphill movement of Na and K ions by the Na?K ATPase

A1.  Introduction to Active Transport

A2.  Transport of Ions

A3.  Transport of Sugars

A4.  Transport of Protons

A5.  Other ATP-Powered Transporters  

A6.  Links and References

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