Midetem 1 Ch.14/15 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of metabolism?
A
Catabolism
Anabolism
2
Q
Define Catabolism
A
The breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, etc..
3
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Define Anabolism
A
Building up or biosynthesis of macromolecules
4
Q
What are the high energy intermediates (biochemical fuels) involved in the catabolic to anabolic process?
A
ATP, NADH, FADH2
5
Q
What are the three stages of metabolism?
A
Stage 1: digestion
Stage 2: synthesis of key intermediates
Stage 3: ATP synthesis
6
Q
Explain stage one of metabolism.
A
Stage one of metabolism is digestion. This involves the breakdown of proteins, fats, and polysaccharides into amino acids, fatty acids + glycerol, and monosaccharides, respectively.
7
Q
Explain stage two of metabolism.
A
Stage two of metabolism is the synthesis of key intermediates.
