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The Tutor and Student covered lipid, amino acid, and nucleotide biosynthesis, differentiating between anabolic and catabolic processes. They then discussed amphibolic pathways and photosynthesis, including light-dependent and independent reactions and cyclic/non-cyclic photophosphorylation. The student was assigned to review questions related to the discussed topics for the next session, where they plan to delve deeper into specific aspects of the material.

The session focused on cellular respiration, including glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain. The Student practiced answering questions about ATP and NADH production in each stage and learned about lipid and protein catabolism and polysaccharide biosynthesis. The Student was assigned to create line diagrams of the cycles to aid in visualization and understanding.

The Tutor and Student reviewed key concepts in cellular metabolism, focusing on substrate-level and oxidative phosphorylation, the electron transport chain, and anaerobic respiration. They then explored fermentation pathways, including lactic acid and alcoholic fermentation, and discussed laboratory methods for identifying these processes, such as using phenol red broth and Triple Sugar Iron agar.

The Tutor and Student reviewed key concepts of cellular metabolism, including glycolysis, the Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP), the Entner-Doudoroff (ED) pathway, the linking reaction, and the Krebs cycle. They discussed the roles of electron carriers (NAD+, FADH, NADPH) and ATP production, and explored how these pathways intersect and function in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The Tutor assigned practice with the steps of glycolysis and the Krebs cycle for future recall.

The Tutor and Student reviewed microbial culture media, focusing on differential media. They then delved into microbial metabolism, explaining catabolism, anabolism, and the role of ATP. The session heavily focused on glycolysis, its stages, products (ATP, NADH, pyruvate), location (cytoplasm), and its significance in both aerobic and anaerobic respiration, with plans to cover linking reactions and the Krebs cycle in the next class.

The class reviewed the physical and chemical requirements for bacterial growth, including temperature, pH, and oxygen needs. The tutor and student discussed different types of bacteria based on these requirements and explored laboratory techniques for culturing microorganisms, such as the use of various media and incubation conditions. Future sessions will continue to explore related laboratory techniques.