chapter 8 Flashcards

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metabolism

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sum total of all reactions that occur within an organism to maintain life

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most chemical changes in a cell result from

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a series of reactions (pathways), each step controlled by a specific enzyme

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3
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metabolic pathways allow for a greater level of regulation as

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chemical change = controlled by numerous intermediates

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