Introduction to Metabolism

Question 1

what is metabolism?

Answer 1

means by which organisms extract energy from their environment and use this to synthesise large molecules

Question 2

what disorders involve changes in the balance of metabolic activities?

Answer 2

• dibetes
• obesity
• vitamin deficiencies

Question 3

when can a reaction occur?

Answer 3

• when free energy change is negative

- reaction will occur as long as overall reaction is negative