3.4 - Cellular Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What do all living systems require?
A
Constant input of energy
2
Q
Second law of thermodynamics
A
- Energy input must exceed energy loss
- Cellular processes that release energy may be coupled with cellular processes that require energy
- Loss of energy results in death
3
Q
Energy-related pathways
A
A product in the pathway is a reactant for another step in the metabolic pathway
ex: ATP & NADH