Metabolic Pathways Flashcards
Name the 2 types of reactions in metabolic pathways and describe what they do
Anabolic - builds molecules up
Catabolic - breaks molecules down
What do metabolic pathways involve?
Bio synthetic processes ( anabolism) and the breakdown of molecules ( catabolism) to provide energy
What type of pathway requires energy?
Synthetic
What pathways release energy?
Pathways that break down molecules
Give an example where anabolic and catabolic pathways integrate
Aerobic respiration
How are metabolic pathways regulated?
By enzymes which catalyse specific reactions
Why does a pathway often have reversible and irreversible steps?
As it allows the process to be kept under precise control
Define the term cell metabolism
Encompasses the integrated controlled pathways of enzyme catalysed reactions in a cell
