Table 1.
Composition of the adhesive fluid of Locusta migratoria [6] and metabolic costs of biosynthesis [44]. Production value (PV) is the mass of the end product divided by the mass of glucose required for carbon skeletons and energy.
| substance class | main substance | molecular weight (g mol−1) | production value (PV) | mass per 1 g organic matter (g) | glucose requirement (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amino acids | glutamate | 147.13 | 1.107 | 0.530 | 0.479 |
| hydrocarbons | C29-hydrocarbon | 408.60 | 0.282 | 0.328 | 1.163 |
| fatty acids | stearic acid | 284.48 | 0.333 | 0.078 | 0.234 |
| carbohydrates | di- and trisaccharides | 342.30a | 0.914 | 0.063 | 0.069 |
| total | 1.945 |
aValue for sucrose.