Chapter 8 Microbial Metabolism

Question 1

metabolism

Answer 1

all chemical reactions and physical workings of the cell

Question 2

anabolism (synthesis)

Answer 2

process that results in synthesis of cell molecules (requires ATP)

Question 3

catabolism (degradation)

Answer 3

breakdown of bonds of larger molecules into smaller molecules

Question 4

enzymes

Answer 4

protein catalyst, increase rate of reactions

Question 5

coenzymes

Answer 5

work together with enzymes

Question 6

OIL RIG

Answer 6

oxidation is loss, of electrons and hydrogen ions

reduction is gain, of electrons and hydrogen ions

Question 7

redox reaction

Answer 7

occurs in pairs, an electron donor paired with an electron acceptor