Chapter 6

Question 1

A miniature factory where thousands of reactions occur

Answer 1

Living Cell

Question 2

All an organisms chemical reactions, transforms matter, uses energy, and obeys laws of thermodynamics

Answer 2

Metabolism

Question 3

Study of energy transformations

Answer 3

Law of Thermodynamics

Question 4

Energy can be transferred or transformed and energy cannot be created or destroyed

Answer 4

1st Law of Thermodynamics

Question 5

Any exchange of energy increases entropy, or disorder, of the universe

Answer 5

2nd Law of Thermodynamics

Question 6

Break down complex molecules into simpler compounds and release energy

Answer 6

Catabolic Pathways

Question 7

Build complicated molecules from simpler ones

Answer 7

Anabolic Pathways

Question 8

Proceed with a net release of energy

Answer 8

Exergonic Reactions

Question 9

Requires free energy from external sources

Answer 9

Endergonic Reactions

Question 10

Cells energy shuttle or currency, provides energy for all cell functions

Answer 10

ATP

Question 11

Reactant an enzyme acts upon

Answer 11

Substrate

Question 12

Region on enzyme where substrate binds

Answer 12

Active Site

Question 13

Substance loses electrons

Answer 13

Oxidation

Question 14

Substance gains electrons

Answer 14

Reduction