metabolic pathways 2.1 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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what is metabolism
A
the sum total of all chemical reachtions in a cell
2
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what is a metabolic pathway
A
a series of chemical reactions controlled by enzymes
3
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what are the steps in metabolic pathways (3)
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reversable
irreversable
alternative routes
4
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what type of reactions can be in a metablolic lathway (2)
A
anabolic
catabolic
5
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describe anabolic reactions
A
build up bigger molecules from smaller molecules requiring energy
6
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describe catabolic reactions
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break down larger molecules into smaller molecules releasing energy
7
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what types of proteins are embedded in the phospholipid bylayer and whats their role (3)
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pores
pumps
enzymes