Cell Energy Flashcards
1st Law of Thermodynamics
law of conservation of energy
energy cannot be created or destroyed
the total amount of available energy in the universe is constant
Cellular Work (3 types)
everything we can do –> our cells can do
- Chemical Work
- Transport Work
- Mechanical Work
Chemical Work
synthesis of monomers & polymers
Transport Work
movement of molecules across the membranes via a protein pump
Mechanical Work
contraction of muscle cells, movement of chromosomes during cell division, & the movement of cilia and flagella
Cellular work requires ____ Energy
CHEMICAL (NOT heat)
Chemical Energy
Energy stored in chemical bonds (Covalent) -> strong bonds = more energy
when chem bonds are broken energy is ____
RELEASED
created
when chem bonds are formed (created) energy is ____
STORED
cells utilize chemical energy and carry out cellular work via ____
METABOLIC PATHWAYS
METABOLIC PATHWAYS
- occurs in a series of rxns (steps)
- each reaction is aided by enzymes
- complex molecules are either gradually being broken down or created
Metabolism
SUM total of all METABOLIC PATHWAYS in an organism
Exergonic Reaction
Type of metabolic rxn
Net release of chemical energy –> bonds are broken
hydrolysis
products = lower e level than reactants
reaction is spontaneous (activation energy then drop in free energy - energy being released)
Endergonic Reaction
Type of metabolic rxn
Net absorption of chemical energy –> bonds are created
dehydration synthesis
products at a higher level than the reactants (increase - energy being stored + activation energy - then levels to the energy that was stored)
Catabolic Pathway
series of rxns that will result in a NET RELEASE of chemical energy
complex molecules are gradually BROKEN DOWN
cats release energy and break things down