Metabolism Flashcards
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What is the type of metabolism that involves synthesis of macromolecules resulting in energy expenditure?
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Anabolism
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What is the type of metabolism that involves breakdown of macromolecules resulting in energy production?
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Catabolism
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It is the utilizable form of energy in cell.
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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
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Hydrolysis of ATP results to what products? Is it an exothermic or endothermic reaction?
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ATP + H2O = ADP + Pi
Exothermic (release of energy)
