Question

The flow of material through a metabolic pathway is called the ________. The flow of material through a metabolic pathway is called the ________. Current Flux Cascade effect Degree of amplification

Answer 1

flux

Step-by-step explanation:

• The rate by which the turnover of the molecules takes place in a metabolic pathway that regulates the flow of material is termed as metabolic flux or simply flux.
• The various enzymes that are involved in the metabolic pathway are responsible for regulating the flux.
• The flux varies with the different states of activity of a person and it is important for the regulation of metabolic activities as well as maintain the homeostasis of the body.
• The mathematical expression to calculate the flux is :

J = Vf - Vi

Where J = flux of metabolites

Vf = rate of the forward reaction

Vi = rate of the reverse reaction