Cell Metabolism

Question 1

Metabolism

Answer 1

the enzyme catalysed chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life (food we eat + 02 —> energy)

Question 2

Metabolic Rate

Answer 2

the rate or speed at which metabolism occurs in a living organism

Question 3

Basal Metabolic Rate

Answer 3

the rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to maintain vital functions such as breathing and keeping warm -> at rest

Question 4

Anabolic

Answer 4

small molecules built up into larger -requires energy e.g. protein synthesis

Question 5

Catabolic

Answer 5

reactions in which large molecules are broken down to smaller ones -releases energy e.g. cellular respiration