Metabolic Pathways Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
What is an anabolic pathway?
A
This type of pathway requires energy and is used to build up small molecules into larger molecules
2
Q
What is the other name for anabolic reactions?
A
Biosynthetic reactions
3
Q
Give an example of a anabolic reaction
A
Respiration
4
Q
Give the definition of a catabolic reaction
A
This type of pathway makes energy and is used to break down large molecules into smaller ones
5
Q
What can a catabolic reaction otherwise be known by?
A
Degradation reactions
6
Q
Give an example of catabolic reaction
A
Food digestion
7
Q
What can metabolic pathways be controlled by?
A
Enzymes
8
Q
What does intracellular mean?
A
Inside the cell
9
Q
What does extracellular mean?
A
Outside the cell
