Ch. 4 Cellular Metabolism Flashcards
Dehydration synthesis
Building of larger molecules by removing water
Anabolism
The building of large molecules from small molecules; requires energy
Catabolism
The break down of large molecules into smaller ones; releases energy
Hydrolysis
The use of water to break bonds
Substrate
Chemicals that enzymes work on
Active sites
Location on the enzyme that binds with substrate
Oxidation
Process that releases energy from glucose
Cellular respiration
Production of ATP
Glycolysis
Anaerobic; fast; produces little ATP
Citric acid cycle
Stage in cellular respiration that gathers electrons
Electron transport chain
Uses electrons to produce lots of ATP
Metabolic Pathway
Sequence of enzyme controlled reactions
Enzyme
Protein that functions as a catalyst; speeds up reaction
ATP
Energy all cells use
Anaerobic
Without oxygen