Lecture 1 - Biochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What is metabolism?
A
The sum of all chemical reactions that take place in a living organism
2
Q
What is catabolism and anabolism?
A
Catabolism - breakdown of complex molecules into simple ones
Anabolism - synthesis of complex molecules
3
Q
What are the 4 types of lipids?
A
- free fatty acids
- triglycerides
- phospholipids
- sterols
4
Q
Where are sterols found?
A
In membranes
5
Q
What is ATP?
A
Adenosine triphosphate
Is how energy is traded
6
Q
What are the 2 cofactors associated with ATP?
A
NAD+ and FAD
