Chapter 8: Integration of Metabolism Flashcards
refers to the vital processes of living cells upon with the life of all tissue cells depend
integration of metabolism
constructive or building process and the synthesis of compounds from simpler units
anabolism
destructive metabolism, breakdown of nutrients or other cellular substances for the purpose of releasing energy
catabolism
energy transfer in metabolic reactions - process
contains 3 phosphate groups, with energy in each phosphate group greater than in most chemical bonds
adenosine triphosphate (atp)
energy transfer in metabolic reactions - process
when energy is needed, ______ breaks the high-energy bonds and release energy
hyrolysis
energy transfer in metabolic reactions - process
conversion of food to energy has _____ efficiency
50%
energy transfer in metabolic reactions - process
food energy to work _____ is released as heat
75%
helpers of metabolic reactions
proteins in nature
enzymes
helpers of metabolic reactions
are water-soluble vitamins
coenzymes
helpers of metabolic reactions
are minerals like Mg and Mn
cofactors
major concepts
universal currency of energy
atp
major concepts
atp is the universal currency of energy is used in (4: ABS, Mare)
active transport
biosynthesis
signal amplification
muscle contraction