Metabolism Flashcards
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Definition
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The sum of the chemical reactions thar can take place within each cell of a living organism. Provides energy for vital processes. Synthesizes (‘build’) new organic materials
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Use energy to build large molecules from smaller molecules.
E.g. building proteins from amino acids/ ribsomes
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Anabolic Reactions (building)
3
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Energy is released as large molecules which are then broken into smaller molecules.
E.g. Cellular respiration.
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Catabolic Reactions (Breaking down)
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