7.1 Terms (1)

Question 1

metabolism

Answer 1

all chemical reactions and physical working of the cell

Question 2

anabolism

Answer 2

any process resulting in the synthesis of cell molecules and structures

building and bond making process

requires the input of energy

Question 3

catabolism

Answer 3

breaks down bonds of larger molecules into smaller molecules

releases energy

Question 4

enzymes

Answer 4

biological catalysts
increase the rate of chemical reactions
do not becomes part of the products
are not consumed in the process
do no create a reaction

Question 5

conjugated enzymes

Answer 5

contain protein and non-protein molecules

Question 6

holoenzymes

Answer 6

combination of a protein and one or more cofactor

Question 7

apoenzyme

Answer 7

protein portion of a holoenzyme

Question 8

cofactors

Answer 8

participate in precise functions between the enzyme and the substrate and help bring the active site and substrate close together

are:
coenzymes- organic molecules
inorganic elements- metal ions