Cellular Metabolism Flashcards
Anabolism
Buildup of larger molecules from smaller ones
-requires energy
Catabolism
Breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones
-releases energy
(Ex) breakdown of carbs, lipids, proteins, and splitting of water molecules in digestion process
Enzyme
- catalysts~ speed up chemical reactions
- special type of protein
- reusable
- controls each of the interrelated reactions of metabolism
Provides the biochemicals for cell growth and repair
Anabolism
Dehydration synthesis
Production of glycogen
•removes -OH and H+ to form water
Hydrolysis
Breaks apart water to break apart a molecule
What promotes chemical reactions by lowering activation energy needed to get the rxn started?
Enzymes
Substrates
A specific chemical that matches a specific enzyme
What does the speed of reactions depend on?
Concentration and efficiency of enzyme
Factors that alter enzymes
- heat
- radiation
- chemicals
- pH
Presence of cofactors or coenzymes
Oxidation
Process where cells create energy.
Oxidation occurs in the cell during ________ ______?
Cellular respiration
Aerobic/anaerobic
Aerobic- uses oxygen
Anaerobic- does not use oxygen
3 steps of Cellular Respiration
- Glycolysis
- Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs)
- Electron Transport Chain
4 Nucleotide Bases on DNA
Adenine
Thymine
Cytosine
Guanine