Cell Biology: Metabolism and Citric acid cycle

Name: Cell Biology: Metabolism and Citric acid cycle
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Learn about the Central metabolism, including Glycolysis and Citric acid cycle

Created byAkash Singh

Last updated 9/2020

English

What you'll learn

Cell Biology, Central Metabolism, including Glycolysis and Citric acid cycle

Course content

1 section • 5 lectures • 47m total length

Introduction to Metabolism5:04
Course details
Metabolism for energy production plays a key role in our cells and controls other cellular reactions. The multiple specific steps in pathways of catabolism are complex, but commonly generate reduced ATP, NADH or FADH that provide a source of electrons, entering the electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation.
This course was created by Dr Akash Singh.
Learning objectives
Cellular bioenergetics
Central Metabolism

Skills covered in this course
Catabolism, Mitochondria, ATP production
Metabolism part 26:22
Course details
Metabolism for energy production plays a key role in our cells and controls other cellular reactions. The multiple specific steps in pathways of catabolism are complex, but commonly generate reduced ATP, NADH or FADH that provide a source of electrons, entering the electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation.
This course was created by Dr Akash Singh.
Learning objectives
Central Metabolism
Glycolysis

Skills covered in this course
Catabolism, Mitochondria, ATP production
Metabolism part 316:00
Course details
Metabolism for energy production plays a key role in our cells and controls other cellular reactions. The multiple specific steps in pathways of catabolism are complex, but commonly generate reduced ATP, NADH or FADH that provide a source of electrons, entering the electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation.
This course was created by Dr Akash Singh.
Learning objectives
Tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle
Electron transport chain (ETC)

Skills covered in this course
Catabolism, Mitochondria, ATP production
Citric acid cycle part 18:10
Course details
Metabolism for energy production plays a key role in our cells and controls other cellular reactions. The multiple specific steps in pathways of catabolism are complex, but commonly generate reduced ATP, NADH or FADH that provide a source of electrons, entering the electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation.
This course was created by Dr Akash Singh.
Learning objectives
Citric acid cycle/TCA cycle

Skills covered in this course
Catabolism, Mitochondria, ATP production
Citric acid cycle part 211:37
Course details
Metabolism for energy production plays a key role in our cells and controls other cellular reactions. The multiple specific steps in pathways of catabolism are complex, but commonly generate reduced ATP, NADH or FADH that provide a source of electrons, entering the electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation.
This course was created by Dr Akash Singh.
Learning objectives
Citric acid cycle/TCA cycle

Skills covered in this course
Catabolism, Mitochondria, ATP production

Requirements

None

Description

Course Title: Cellular Metabolism and Energy Production
Created by Dr Akash Singh

This course explores the fundamental processes that fuel cellular activity through metabolic pathways. At the heart of energy production lies catabolism—a series of intricate biochemical reactions that break down nutrients to generate key molecules like ATP, NADH, and FADH₂. These reduced cofactors serve as electron donors, driving the electron transport chain and powering oxidative phosphorylation, the cell’s primary mechanism for ATP synthesis.

Learners will gain a deep understanding of how energy flows through the cell, how metabolic intermediates are generated and utilized, and how mitochondria orchestrate these processes to sustain life.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles of cellular bioenergetics
Explore central metabolic pathways and their regulation
Analyse glycolysis and its role in energy harvesting
Examine the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and its integration with other pathways
Investigate the electron transport chain (ETC) and oxidative phosphorylation

Skills You’ll Develop:

Mastery of catabolic pathways and their biochemical logic
Insight into mitochondrial function and energy conversion
Ability to trace ATP production from substrate breakdown to electron flow

Whether you're a student of biology, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about how cells generate energy, this course offers a clear, structured journey through the molecular machinery that powers life.

Who this course is for:

Biology and Biochemistry students