7.3 Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Define metabolism.
A
the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life
2
Q
Define anabolic.
A
making larger molecules out of smaller ones
3
Q
Define exergonic.
A
energy exits/ net release
4
Q
Define catabolic.
A
breaking down larger molecules out of smaller ones
5
Q
Define endergonic.
A
energy enters/ net gain
6
Q
Where does the energy added to make ATP come from?
A
cellular respiration
