4.2 Flashcards
1
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Metabolism
A
The chemical reactions in the bodys cells that convert food into energy.
2
Q
Anabolic
A
Using energy to build more complex molocules out of simpler molocules using energy.
3
Q
Catabolic
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Breaking down more complex molocules into simpler ones while releasing energy.
4
Q
Exergonic
A
Reactions that end with more energy released than gained.
5
Q
Endergonic
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Reactions that end with less energy released than gained.
6
Q
Hydrolysis
A
A chemical breakdown of a compound that releases water.
7
Q
Synthisis
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A chemical fission between compounds that adds water.
8
Q
A graph of exergonic and endergoinic reactions would look like what
A
9
Q
The ATP cycle is
A
Endergoinic
10
Q
How does cellular respiration relate to exergonic and endergonic reactions.
A
The cells create energy to use energy.
