Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Catabolism
A
Break large molecule into small ones
Release energy
2
Q
Anabolism
A
Assemble small molecules into large one
Use energy
3
Q
Universal energy currency
A
ATP
4
Q
How ATP was made?
A
Complex fuel break into small and simple molecule, then synthesize into ATP
Carbohydrates are hydrolyzed into simple sugar
Fat is metabolized to give fatty acid and glycerol