metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
oxidation
A
- Removal of H atoms from a molecule or atom
- Addition of O atoms to a molecule or atom
2
Q
reductions
A
- Addition of H atoms to a molecule or atom
- Removal of O atoms from a molecule or atom
3
Q
endergonic
A
free energy is gained
4
Q
exergonic
A
free energy is released
5
Q
endothermic
A
thermal energy is absorbed
6
Q
exothermic
A
thermal energy is released