discuss the use of energy to construct more complex molecules and structures
from smaller, simpler precursors
discuss the way that biosynthetic pathways are organized to conserve genetic
storage space, biosynthetic raw materials, and energy
discuss the way that autotrophs use ATP and NADPH (or NADH) to reduce carbon
dioxide and incorporate it into organic material
describe the assimilation of phosphorus, sulfur, and nitrogen
discuss the use of the TCA cycle as an amphibolic pathway and the need for
anaplerotic reactions to maintain adequate levels of TCA cycle intermediates
discuss the synthesis of glucose (gluconeogenesis) and the synthesis of fatty
acids
describe in general terms the synthesis of peptidoglycan and the construction
of new cell walls
