Lecture 2: ATP in Living Cells Pt.1 Flashcards
1
Q
what is anabolism
A
synthesis of complex molecules from smaller ones
2
Q
what is catabolism
A
breakdown of energy rich molecules to simpler ones
3
Q
what is ΔG in an exergonic reaction
A
ΔG < 0
4
Q
what is ΔG in an endergonic reaction
A
ΔG > 0
5
Q
what is FAD’s vitamin precursor
A
B2 (riboflavin)
6
Q
what is NAD+’s vitamin precursor
A
niacin
7
Q
what is the functional part of an NAD and NADP molecules
A
nicotinamide ring
8
Q
what is the difference in functions of NADH vs NADPH
A
- NADH is used for ATP synthesis
- NADPH is used for reductive biosynthesis
