Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
Autotrophs are..
A
- produce food from inorganic molecules such as CO2
- able to convert carbon dioxide into glucose “self-feeders”
2
Q
Heterotrophs are..
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- carbon sources from come from organic compounds
- Do not have the ability to self-feed. They do not build their own organic molecules
3
Q
phototrophs are…
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organisms that capture their energy from the sun
4
Q
Chemotrophs are…
A
organisms that capture their energy from chemical compounds (carbon dioxide)
5
Q
Metabolism
A
the entire set of chemical reactions that convert molecules into another
6
Q
Catabolism
A
- larger molecules break down
- releases energy
- exergonic reactions
- delta G= -, delta S= +
- Spontaneous
7
Q
Anabolism
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- small molecules build to large molecules
- requires energy
- endergonic reactions
- dehydration
- delta G= +, delta S= -
- Spontaneous
8
Q
Draw phototraphs diagram
A
do it
