Types of reactions Flashcards
What reactions relate to molecule size?
- Anabolic reactions
- Catabolic reactions
What is an anabolic reaction?
When small molecules combine to produce a large complex molecule
What is a catabolic reaction?
When large complex molecules break down into smaller molecules
What reactions relate to energy?
- Endergonic reactions
- Exergonic reactions
What is an endergonic reaction?
When the reactions absorbs energy from its environment
What is an exergonic reaction?
When the reaction releases energy into the environment
What reactions relate to temperature?
- Endothermic reactions
- Exothermic reactions
What is an endothermic reaction?
When the reaction absorbs heat from the environment, leading the reaction to feel cold
What is an exothermic reaction?
When the reaction releases heat into the environment, leading the reaction to feel warmer
What is the relationship between anabolic/catabolic and endergonic/exergonic reactions?
- Anabolic reactions are always endergonic as they absorb energy
- Catabolic reactions are always exergonic as they release energy
