Cellular Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is involved in Cellular Energy?
A
Required to produce, grow, to create change, do work, exchange of materials + chemical reactions
2
Q
What is Energy Conservation?
A
Energy cannot be created or destroyed. It can be transformed or transferred.
3
Q
What is metabolism?
A
Chemical reactions in cells
4
Q
What is anabolism?
A
Synthesis in reactions - assemble, build up molecules
5
Q
What is catabolism?
A
Breaking down molecules
6
Q
What is endergonic?
A
Absorbs energy (Anabolism)
7
Q
What is exergonic?
A
Releases energy (Catabolism)
