6.3 Flashcards
1
Q
Define metabolism.
A
Total of all chemical reactions carried out by an organism.
2
Q
Discuss what is meant by a metabolic pathway.
A
- A series of reactions that occur in sequence each with their own enzyme
- Can be catabolic (breaking down molecules) or anabolic (building up molecules)
3
Q
Diagram metabolic feedback inhibition
A
End-product of pathway acts an inhibitor by binding to allosteric site on enzyme in the pathway – shuts pathway off
