Metabolic Pathways Flashcards
1
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Describe the term ‘Metabolic Pathways’
A
Metabolic Pathways are integrated and controlled pathways of enzyme-catalysed reactions within a cell.
2
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State the steps and route within metabolic pathways.
A
Metabolic pathways can have reversible steps, irreversible steps and alternative routes.
3
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State the reactions within metabolic pathways.
A
Anabolic and Catabolic.
4
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Describe Anabolic reactions.
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Anabolic reactions build up large molecules from smaller molecules and require energy.
5
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Describe Catabolic reactions.
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Catabolic reactions break down larger molecules into smaller molecules and release energy.
6
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What 3 things are embedded in the membrane?
A
Protein pores, pumps and enzymes are embedded in membranes.
