Chapter 16 (Metabolism) Flashcards
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Intermediary Metabolism
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- reactions involving the degradation, synthesis and transformation of proteins, carbohydrates and fats
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Anabolism
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- building of larger organic macromolecules from small molecular subunits
- requires ATP
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Catabolism
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- the breakdown of large energy-rich organic molecules within cells
- uses hydrolysis