Energy In The Body Flashcards
1
Q
What is catabolism?
A
Breaking down complex substances into simple complex ones e.g. glucose > carbon dioxide + water
2
Q
What is anabolism?
A
The building up of someone molecules into complex ones e.g. amino acids making proteins in the body
3
Q
What is metabolism?
A
All the reactions in the body e.g. catabolism + anabolism
4
Q
Aerobic respiration
A
Needs oxygen
Releases 36-38 molecules of ATP
Produces Co2 & H2O
Happens in the mitochondria
5
Q
Anaerobic respiration
A
Does not use oxygen
Releases 2 molecules of ATP
Produces lactic acid
Occurs in cytoplasm
6
Q
Basal Metabolic Rate
A
Amount of energy used AT rest
