Chemical Energy & Metabolism Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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energy coupling
A
using energy from catabolic reactions to fuel anabolic reactions
2
Q
free energy
A
usable energy in a molecule available to do work
3
Q
activation energy
A
energy required to get the reaction started
4
Q
reactions are catalyzed by what to lower activation energy
A
enzymes
5
Q
exergonic reaction
A
delta G less than 0 releases energy
6
Q
endergonic reaction
A
delta G greater than 0 needs energy
7
Q
delta G =
A
delta H - T Delta S
8
Q
anabolism
A
synthesis of complex molecules requires energy
9
Q
catabolism
A
breakdown of complex molecules produces energy
