7.3 Flashcards
1
Q
Metabolism
A
Chemical reactions in the body’s cells to change food into energy.
2
Q
Anabolic
A
Reactions that make larger molecules out of smaller ones.
3
Q
Catabolic
A
Reactions that make smaller molecules of of larger ones.
4
Q
Exergonic
A
Reactions that release more energy than they require.
5
Q
Endergonic
A
Reactions that require more energy than they release.
6
Q
Hydrolysis
A
Hydrogen bonds & H2O are used to break monomers apart.
7
Q
Synthesis
A
Molecules become bonded together.
8
Q
Are catabolic reactions endergonic or exergonic?
A
Exergonic
9
Q
Are anabolic reactions endergonic or exergonic?
A
Endergonic
