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I have a few questions that are similar to each other that I need some serious assistance with.
1. Certain bacteria can convert propylene glycol into pyruvate anaerobically, generating ATP. Using structures and any need cofactors/cosubstrates (NAD+, ATP), devise a pathway for this conversion.
2. Certain anaerobic bacteria are capable of metabolizing propanoic acid as their carbon source. Using structures and cofactors/cosubstrates, devise a pathway to show how it can be converted into ethanol to supply ATP.
3. Certain anaerobic bacteria are capable of metabolizing butanoic acid as their carbon source. Using structures and any needed cofactors/cosubstrates, devise a pathway to show how this molecule can be converted to ethanol to supply ATP.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
1. Certain bacteria can convert propylene glycol into pyruvate anaerobically, generating ATP. Using structures and any need cofactors/cosubstrates (NAD+, ATP), devise a pathway for this conversion.
2. Certain anaerobic bacteria are capable of metabolizing propanoic acid as their carbon source. Using structures and cofactors/cosubstrates, devise a pathway to show how it can be converted into ethanol to supply ATP.
3. Certain anaerobic bacteria are capable of metabolizing butanoic acid as their carbon source. Using structures and any needed cofactors/cosubstrates, devise a pathway to show how this molecule can be converted to ethanol to supply ATP.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!