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Question 1

Describe anabolic

Answer 1

Build up of smaller molecules into larger molecules which require energy

Question 2

Describe catabolic

Answer 2

Break down of larger molecules into smaller molecules that release energy

Question 3

What is a metabolic pathway

Answer 3

Substrate, Enzyme and product that can be reversible, irreversible or have a alternative route

Question 4

Describe Activation energy with a enzyme

Answer 4

Energy breaks bonds between the reactants and products at its activated complex. The enzyme lowers the activation energy.

Question 5

Describe the enzyme action (affinity)

Answer 5

Substrate has high affinity and the products have low affinity which lets them leave the active site.

Question 6

Type of proteins found in enzymes

Answer 6

Globular