Module 8 Flashcards

METABOLISM

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What is metabolism and how is it divided?

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Metabolism is the total of all chemical reactions in the cell. It is divided into two parts: Catabolism and Anabolism

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What is Catabolism?

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Type of metabolism where larger, more complex molecules are broken down into smaller, simpler molecules with the release of energy

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What do the Catabolism compounds do once broken down?

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  1. Generate/conserve energy
  2. Provide a ready source of reducing power
  3. Generate precursors for biosynthesis
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What is Anabolism?

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A type of metabolism that involves the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring an input of energy.

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** fueling reactions in metabolism

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6
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** cells need to work to live

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7
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A chemical reaction is at equilibrium when:

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the rate of the forward reaction = the rate of the reverse reaction

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8
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What does the equilibrium constant (K) express?

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It expresses the equilibrium concentrations of products and reactants to one another

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