Phases of Metabolism

Question 1

Catabolism

Answer 1

Degradation of large molecules into smaller molecules
produces raw materials for anabolism
releases energy, some of which is used in ATP synth

Question 2

Delta G^’ for ATP synthesis

Answer 2

7.3 kcal/mol- Endergonic, not favored

Question 3

Anabolism

Answer 3

Biosythnthetic processes (form molecules from smaller molecules)
Cell growth and division
replace damaged molecules
create energy depots