Chapter 8: Integration of Metabolism

Question 1

refers to the vital processes of living cells upon with the life of all tissue cells depend

Answer 1

integration of metabolism

Question 2

constructive or building process and the synthesis of compounds from simpler units

Answer 2

anabolism

Question 3

destructive metabolism, breakdown of nutrients or other cellular substances for the purpose of releasing energy

Answer 3

catabolism

Question 4

energy transfer in metabolic reactions - process

contains 3 phosphate groups, with energy in each phosphate group greater than in most chemical bonds

Answer 4

adenosine triphosphate (atp)

Question 5

energy transfer in metabolic reactions - process

when energy is needed, ______ breaks the high-energy bonds and release energy

Answer 5

hyrolysis

Question 6

energy transfer in metabolic reactions - process

conversion of food to energy has _____ efficiency

Answer 6

50%

Question 7

energy transfer in metabolic reactions - process

food energy to work _____ is released as heat

Answer 7

75%

Question 8

helpers of metabolic reactions

proteins in nature

Answer 8

enzymes

Question 9

helpers of metabolic reactions

are water-soluble vitamins

Answer 9

coenzymes

Question 10

helpers of metabolic reactions

are minerals like Mg and Mn

Answer 10

cofactors

Question 11

major concepts

universal currency of energy

Answer 11

atp

Question 12

major concepts

atp is the universal currency of energy is used in (4: ABS, Mare)

Answer 12

active transport
biosynthesis
signal amplification
muscle contraction