8.1 metabolism Flashcards
1
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metabolism definition
A
the totality of an organism’s chemical reactions
2
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metabolic pathway
A
begins with a specific molecule that is altered in steps to result in a specific product
where each step is catalyzed by an enzyme
3
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catabolic pathways
A
release energy by breaking down complex molecules
4
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cellular respiration
A
catabolic pathway
-sugars and stuff are broken down to CO2 and H2O
5
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anabolic pathways
A
consume energy to build complicated molecules from simple ones
AKA biosynthetic pathways
6
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biosynthetic pathways
A
anabolic pathway
7
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synthesis of proteins
A
anabolic pathway
-amino acids build up proteins
8
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bioenergetics
A
how energy flows through living organisms
