Lesson 1 LO

Question 1

Define bioenergetics and metabolism

Answer 1

bioenergetics: the flow and exchange of energy in a system
metabolism: chemical processes and reactions that result in breakdown and synthesis of molecules

Question 2

Explain what ATP is and how its used in the cell

Answer 2

our body’s fuel source

Question 3

Explain common types of metabolic reactions

Answer 3

oxidation: removal of an electron from a molecule or atom
reduction: adding an electron from a molecule or atom

hydrolysis: ATP+H2O=ADP+Pi+energy