Fat Sugar Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What is anabolism?
A
Building up larger and more complex molecules from simple precursors
2
Q
What is catabolism?
A
The breakdown of large molecules and foodstuffs into simple products
3
Q
What is acetyl Coenzyme A (Acetyl CoA)?
A
A carrier of two carbon units (acetate)
4
Q
What is a metabolic pathway?
A
A series of enzyme catalyzed reactions
5
Q
What are the characteristics of metabolic pathways?
A
1) irreversible
2) regulated
