BSC 197 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Phosphorylation, Thermostat, Hydrolysis

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The universe is moving toward chaos = less organization. Organisms require the input of energy to survive. Energy input can take various forms (plants-solar energy, animals-food) Assembling compound structures requires the input of energy. Potential energy exists as these structures are maintained. The degradation of compound structures into simpler structures releases the stored energy. The released energy may be used in the assembly of other compound structures: some energy is lost as heat, so food or solar energy needs to be added to the system. This energy can be used by anabolic pathways. Resultant molecules can be used in catabolic reactions. Catabolism and anabolism often take place at different times. Need mechanism to store energy until needed. Similar to nucleotide in rna, but with 3 phosphates. The formation of complex molecules takes energy. The addition of a phosphate group from atp can activate a molecule making it possible to form bonds that require energy.

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