METABOLISM Flashcards
1
Q
What is metabolism and what are its types ?
A
Metabolism is the sum total of all the chemical reaction occurring inside the cell.
Metabolism involve
- Anabolism or anabolic reaction
- Catabolism or catabolic reaction
2
Q
Give the main point about metabolism.
A
ncert - Isolated metabolic reaction in-vitro are not living thing but surely living reaction .
It is the major defining criteria but cellular organization is must otherwise metabolic reaction occurring in-vitro(in lab) are living.
3
Q
What is anabolism and catabolism ?
A
- Anabolism or anabolic reaction - They are the constructive reactions or process.
- Catabolism or catabolic reaction - They are destructive reaction or processes.
4
Q
What is the type of growth when
- A > C
- A < C
- A = C
A
- Positive growth
- Negative growth
- No growth
