Lecture Microbiology - Chapter 5: Essential concepts of metabolism. This chapter presents the following content: Metabolism, microbial metabolism, energy capture, enzymes control metabolic pathways, apoenzyme versus holoenzyme,. | ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS OF METABOLISM CHAPTER 5 Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Metabolism Anabolism – Small molecules joined by bonds – Energy required Catabolism – Bonds broken, – Energy released Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Microbial Metabolism Autotrophy versus heterotrophy Chemo- versus Photo- Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Energy Capture Electron Transfer Redox Reactions Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Enzymes Control Metabolic Pathways Enzymes – Proteins – Catalysts – Activation Energy lowered Apoenzyme Holoenzyme Active Site Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights .