metabolism Flashcards
define metabolism
metabolism is the sum of all chemical processes in the body to maintain life
define anabolism
metabolic pathway that BUILD-UP molecules and USES ATP (energy)
define catabolism
Metabolic pathway that BREAKS down molecules and RELEASES ATP(energy)
enzymes
are biological catalysts that speed up the rate of reactions without changing end result, and lower activation energy needed for reactions
how much atp is released from glycolysis
2 atp
how much atp is released from Citric acid cycle
2
how much atp is released from ETC
32atp
joule
measures BMR
calorie
measures BMR
Basal metabolic rate(BMR)
the number of calories required to maintain the bodies metabolism at rest
what are factors that influence BMR
Body composition, certain hormones and genetics