I am hoping to shed some light on this subject, and hope we can use the knowledge gained and apply it to cannabis.
I for 1 did not understand the meaning and the difference between anabolism and catabolism and metabolism. I still don't completely get the the whole ball of wax, but hey it' a start.
source:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2011.00038/full
Although there have been some notable successes in engineering plant metabolism (Butelli et al., 2008; Naqvi et al., 2009), these are mainly related to the production of secondary metabolites. In contrast, there are few examples where the synthesis of the main biomass polymers has been manipulated in a predictive manner. At the heart of this contrasting ability to engineer the metabolic network is the difference in connectivity of primary and secondary metabolism. Many secondary metabolites are synthesized by reactions that occur at the periphery of the metabolic network with relatively few interconnections to other parts of the network.
Plant secondary metabolism produces a large number of specialized compounds (estimated 200.000) that do not aid in the growth and development of plants but are required for the plant to survive in its environment. Secondary metabolism is connected to primary metabolism by using building blocks and biosynthetic enzymes derived from primary metabolism. Primary metabolism governs all basic physiological processes that allow a plant to grow and set seeds, by translating the genetic code into proteins, carbohydrates, and amino acids. Specialized compounds from secondary metabolism are essential for communicating with other organisms in mutualistic (e.g. attraction of beneficial organisms such as pollinators) or antagonistic interactions (e.g. deterrent against herbivores and pathogens). They further assist in coping with abiotic stress such as increased UV-radiation. The broad functional spectrum of specialized metabolism is still not fully understood. In any case, a good balance between products of primary and secondary metabolism is best for a plant’s optimal growth and development as well as for its effective coping with often changing environmental conditions. Well known specialized compounds include alkaloids, polyphenols including flavonoids, and terpenoids
Difference between anabolism and catabolism.
Metabolism:
All the chemical reactions going on inside the living organisms are collectively called metabolism. There are about 5000 types of chemical compounds inside the cell which show much more variety of chemical reactions. Metabolic reactions are divided into two categories anabolism and catabolism.
Nature’s prime balancing and life supporting system operates between photosynthesis (anabolism) and respiration (catabolism).
Anabolism:
It includes constructive or building up processes.
Energy is used and stored as potential energy.
Examples: Photosynthesis in plants, Assimilation in animals.
Photosynthesis
Catabolism:
It includes destructive or breakdown process.
Energy is released as kinetic energy
Examples: Cell Respiration, Digestion, Excretion.
How we get the Correct Balanced Overall Equation of Photosynthesis?
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All comments welcome!
Shag
I for 1 did not understand the meaning and the difference between anabolism and catabolism and metabolism. I still don't completely get the the whole ball of wax, but hey it' a start.
source:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2011.00038/full
Although there have been some notable successes in engineering plant metabolism (Butelli et al., 2008; Naqvi et al., 2009), these are mainly related to the production of secondary metabolites. In contrast, there are few examples where the synthesis of the main biomass polymers has been manipulated in a predictive manner. At the heart of this contrasting ability to engineer the metabolic network is the difference in connectivity of primary and secondary metabolism. Many secondary metabolites are synthesized by reactions that occur at the periphery of the metabolic network with relatively few interconnections to other parts of the network.
Plant secondary metabolism produces a large number of specialized compounds (estimated 200.000) that do not aid in the growth and development of plants but are required for the plant to survive in its environment. Secondary metabolism is connected to primary metabolism by using building blocks and biosynthetic enzymes derived from primary metabolism. Primary metabolism governs all basic physiological processes that allow a plant to grow and set seeds, by translating the genetic code into proteins, carbohydrates, and amino acids. Specialized compounds from secondary metabolism are essential for communicating with other organisms in mutualistic (e.g. attraction of beneficial organisms such as pollinators) or antagonistic interactions (e.g. deterrent against herbivores and pathogens). They further assist in coping with abiotic stress such as increased UV-radiation. The broad functional spectrum of specialized metabolism is still not fully understood. In any case, a good balance between products of primary and secondary metabolism is best for a plant’s optimal growth and development as well as for its effective coping with often changing environmental conditions. Well known specialized compounds include alkaloids, polyphenols including flavonoids, and terpenoids
Difference between anabolism and catabolism.
Metabolism:
All the chemical reactions going on inside the living organisms are collectively called metabolism. There are about 5000 types of chemical compounds inside the cell which show much more variety of chemical reactions. Metabolic reactions are divided into two categories anabolism and catabolism.
Nature’s prime balancing and life supporting system operates between photosynthesis (anabolism) and respiration (catabolism).
Anabolism:
It includes constructive or building up processes.
Energy is used and stored as potential energy.
Examples: Photosynthesis in plants, Assimilation in animals.
Photosynthesis
Catabolism:
It includes destructive or breakdown process.
Energy is released as kinetic energy
Examples: Cell Respiration, Digestion, Excretion.
How we get the Correct Balanced Overall Equation of Photosynthesis?
[YOUTUBEIF]bWYWolrwGDw[/YOUTUBEIF]
All comments welcome!
Shag
