Intro to Metabolism

Question 1

What are the 4 types of energy?

Answer 1

Kinetic - Energy of motion
Potential - stored energy
Bond - energy needed to break a bond

Free - energy from a chemical reaction that is available for doing work

Question 2

What does Anabolic mean?

Answer 2

Anabolic is the process of using energy to build larger molecules from smaller molecules

Question 3

What does Catabolic mean?

Answer 3

Catabolic is the process of breaking down large molecules into smaller ones which releases energy.

Question 4

What’s a REDOX reaction?

Answer 4

It is a chemical reaction in which the oxidative states of atoms are changed.

LEO says GER

Question 5

What are Exergonic and Endergonic reactions?

Answer 5

Exergonic releases energy
Endergonic requires energy

Question 6

Difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic pathways?

Answer 6

Aerobic pathways NEED oxygen
Anaerobic pathways DO NOT need oxygen (though they produce less energy).