metabolism

Question 1

what is catabolism?

Answer 1

generates energy by breakdown of molecules = Atp

Question 2

what is anabolism?

Answer 2

consumes energy by building up of molecules, uses energy

Question 3

what is FREE ENERGY?

Answer 3

energy within a living cell

Question 4

what does a positive delta G show?

Answer 4

not spontaneous energy = anabolic = Exergonic

Question 5

what does a negative delta G show?

Answer 5

spontaneous = catabolic = endergonic

Question 6

example of a catabolic reaction?

Answer 6

cellular respiration

Question 7

example of an anabolic reaction?

Answer 7

formation of a peptide bond

Question 8

what are coupling reactions?

Answer 8

when exergonic and endergonic reactions are both used to ‘do work’