Chapter 8--Metabolic Pathways Flashcards
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Anabolic
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A reaction that requires energy. From a small compound to a large compound. Ex. Synthesis of protein from amino acids
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Catabolic
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A reaction that releases energy. From a large compound to a small compound. Ex. Cellular respiration
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Potential energy
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The buildup of energy
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Kinetic energy
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The release of energy
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1st law of thermodynamics
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Energy can be neither created nor destroyed
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2nd law of thermodynamics
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Energy transfer increases the entropy of the universe
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Spontaneous process
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Occurs quickly without any energy input, and increase entropy
