chapter 8 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Exergonic Reaction
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-∆G
The release of free energy and is spontaneous
Cell respiration= exergonic ATP produced for cells to do work.
2
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Endergonic Reaction
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+∆G
Absorbs free enters from surrounding and is not spontaneous
Photosynthesis= endergonic, energy is needed to begin
3
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Potential energy
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Potential to do work
4
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Kinetic energy
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Energy of motion
5
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Enzymes
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Catalytic protein that speeds up metabolic reactions
Binds substrates to active sites- highly specific receptors
A metabolism pathway or cascade, begins at a specific molecule or substrate and ends in product
6
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Catabolic Pathways
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Release energy by breaking down complex into simpler compounds
EXERGONIC REACTION
7
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Anabolic pathways
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Consume energy to build complex molecules from simpler ones
ENDERGONIC REACTION
