Metabolic pathways Flashcards
1
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Metabolic pathways
A
Series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell that are essential for its survival
2
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2 advantages to metabolic pathways
A
- Stores energy
2 . Releases reusable energy
3
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Enzymes
A
biological catalysts that helps speed up a reaction.
4
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Catalyst
A
A substance that changes the rate of chemical reaction
5
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Metabolism
A
Set of enzyme controlled life maintaining chemical reaction in all living organisms
