Key Word definitions (Section 2) Flashcards
1
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Metabolism
A
total of cellular reactions
2
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Bioenergetics
A
flow and exchange of energy converted from food within a living system
3
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Catabolic
A
breaks down molecules; destroys substances into molecular rubble and releases energy
4
Q
Anabolic
A
synthesizes molecules; reassembles rubble into new and bigger products and consumes energy
5
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Exergonic
A
releases energy
6
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Endergonic
A
requires energy; stores or absorbs energy
7
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Oxidation
A
REMOVING electrons
8
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Reduction
A
ADDING electrons
