4.3 Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
What is metabolism?
A
The sum of all chemical reactions in the body
2
Q
What is the role of enzymes in metabolism?
A
Enzymes speed up metabolic reactions by lowering the activation energy required
3
Q
What is an anabolic reaction?
A
A reaction that builds up molecules from smaller ones, such as protein synthesis
4
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What is a catabolic reaction?
A
A reaction that breaks down molecules into smaller ones, such as respiration
5
Q
What is the role of glucose in metabolism?
A
Glucose is used to produce energy during respiration
6
Q
What is the process of protein synthesis?
A
The process by which cells make proteins from amino acids
7
Q
What is the importance of ATP in metabolism?
A
ATP is the energy currency of the cell, used to fuel various metabolic reactions
