Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 4 - Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells - Study Questions - Review - Page 109: 8

Answer

A reaction occurs

Work Step by Step

Since the starch molecule is too large, the cell cannot gain access to the nutrition of this molecule unless it is broken down. Thus, the starch molecule is broken down by enzymes. Then, group translocation is the process that allows the components of the broken down molecule to cross into the cell.

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