4.2 Flashcards
The ATP Cycle
ATP loses a phosphate releasing energy and making it ADP. ADP then gains a phosphate and adds energy making it ATP.
Metabolism Def.
The chemical processes that occur within an organism to maintain life.
Anabolic Def.
Making larger molecules out of smaller molecules.
Catabolic Def.
Making larger molecules into smaller molecules.
Exergonic Def.
Reactions that release energy.
Endergonic Def.
Reactions that require energy.
Hydrolysis Def.
An exergonic reaction that breaks down molecules.
Synthesis Def.
An endergonic reaction that makes larger molecules.
Exergonic Graph
The energy of the reactants is medium, then it suddenly becomes high because of the activation energy, then becomes low for the products.
Endergonic Graph
The energy of the reactants is low, then it suddenly becomes high because of activation energy, then it becomes medium for the products.
How does anabolic relate to endergonic?
An anabolic reaction is a type of endergonic reaction.
How does catabolic relate to exergonic?
A catabolic reaction is a type of exergonic reaction.
How is the ATP process related to endergonic reactions?
Endergonic reactions take place when ATP loses a phosphate.
