chapter 8- metabolism Flashcards
how does the cell get energy and how does it use it
it extracts the energy stored in sugars and other energy containing molecules and applies energy to perform work
what is metabolism
totality of an organisms chemical reactions/interactions between molecules within the cell
how do metabolic pathways work
they begin with a specific molecule called substrate/reactant and end with product
each step is catalyzed by a specific enzyme
what is a catabolic pathway and example
it releases energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds
cellular respiration
what is an anabolic pathways
consumes energy to build complex molecules from simpler ones
synthesis of proteins
what is bioenergetics
the study of how organisms manage their energy resources
what is energy
capacity to cause change
types of energy
kinetic (motion)
heat (movement)
potential (location)
chemical (available to release)
what is thermodynamics
study of energy transformation
difference between isolated and open system
isolated cant exchange energy or matter with environment
open can exchange with environment
are organisms open or closed systems
open
what is the first law of thermodynamics
energy cant be created or destroyed
what is the second law of thermodynamics
energy transfer/transformation increases entropy of universe
do spontaneous processes occur with or without energy
without energy
if a process occurs without energy input what does it increase
entropy of universe
what does the cell do when it has less ordered materials
creates ordered structures
requires energy input
what does an organism do with ordered forms of matter and energy
replaces them with less ordered forms
what is free energy
delta G
energy that can do work when the temperature and pressure are uniform (cell env.)
what is the formula for free energy
delta G = delta H - (T)(delta S)
delta H: enthalpy
delta S: entropy
T is in kelvins
what happens during a spontaneous process regarding free energy and stability
delta G must be negative
stability of system increases (moving towards eq)
how is free energy related to stability
free energy is a measure of a system’s instability and its tendency to change to a more stable state