Metabolism

Question 1

Anabolism=building up

Definition-Small molecules are built into larger ones.

Answer 1

Requires energy (ATP)
E.g Making proteins from amino acids.Storing glucose as glycogen
Bone growth.

Think A for Anabolism=Add

Question 2

Catabolism

Definition:Large molecules are broken into smaller ones

Answer 2

Release (energy some is atp)
Digestion
Breaking down glucose in cellular respiration.
Muscle breakdown during fasting.

Think C for Catabolism-Cut

Question 3

What is ATP?

Answer 3

Adenosine Triphosphate
Made of..
Adenine a nitrogen base
Ribose sugar
3 phosphate groups.

Question 4

What is ATP used for

Answer 4

Muscle contraction
Nerve impulses
Active transport across membranes
Building molecules