Metabolic Pathways (6) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a catabolic reaction?
A
It is a reaction that releases energy by breaking down large molecules into smaller molecules.
2
Q
What is an anabolic reaction?
A
It is a reaction that requires energy in order to build-up large molecules from smaller molecules.
3
Q
What is metabolism?
A
The sum of all the anabolic and catabolic reactions in a cell.
