Metabolism Flashcards
What type of reaction is the breakdown of glucose during cellular respiration?
catabolic
What type of reaction is the breakdown of glucose during cellular respiration in terms of energy?
exergonic
What is the purpose of the energy released during glucose breakdown?
It is used as an input of energy in the synthesis of ATP.
What type of reaction is the synthesis of ATP?
anabolic
What type of reaction is the synthesis of ATP in terms of energy?
endergonic
What can be removed from ATP to provide energy for protein synthesis?
The phosphate group
What type of reaction is the removal and use of the phosphate group from ATP?
endergonic
What type of reaction is protein synthesis?
anabolic
What type of reaction is protein synthesis in terms of energy?
endergonic
In general, which type of reactions are performed before the other?
exergonic reactions are performed before endergonic reactions.
What do exergonic reactions provide for endergonic reactions?
The energy necessary for endergonic reactions to occur.
Define Synthesis
The production of an organic compound in a living thing
Define Anabolic
Metabolic activity concerned with the biosynthesis of complex molecules
Define Catabolic
Breakdown of complex substances into simpler ones as part of the process of metabolism in living organisms
Define Exergonic
A metabolic or chemical process accompanied by the release of energy.
Define Endergonic
A metabolic or chemical process accompanied by or requiring the absorption of energy.
Define Hydrolysis
The chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water.
