BIO 140 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Chemical Energy, Catabolism, Heterotroph
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The targeted reading is created to guide your study, directing your attention to the content that will help you meet the learning objectives. There are detailed learning objectives at the end of the document if you need extra guidance. The answers to the self-assessment questions are also included. Metabolism is the set of biochemical reactions that transforms molecules and transfers energy. Adenosine triphosphate (atp) : the molecule that provides energy in a form that all cells can readily use to perform the work of the cell. Phototrophs : an organism that captures energy from sunlight. Chemotrophs : an organism that derives its energy directly from organic molecules such as glucose. Autotrophs : an organism that is able to synthesize its own food using energy from sunlight or inorganic chemicals; a producer. Heterotrophs : an organism that obtains its carbon from organic molecules synthesized by other organisms.
