BIO 1140 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Catabolism, Endergonic Reaction, Metabolic Pathway

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All living organisms share several key characteristics or functions. Metabolism refers to all the chemical reaction of a cell or organism. Very generally, metabolism manages the material and energy resources of the cell. A metabolic pathway is series of biochemical reactions that convert one or more substance into a final product. Metabolic pathways are divided into 2 types that work together to maintain the cell"s overall energy balance. Those that require energy and synthesize larger molecules are called anabolic. Those that release energy and break down large molecules into smaller molecules are called catabolic. Bioenergetics is the study of energy flow through a living system. The energy that sustains most of the earth"s life comes from the sun. Energy from the sun is captured during photosynthesis and used to convert co2 and h2o into glucose. The energy stored in glucose is later released during cellular respiration, regenerating co2 and h2o. Energy can be classified as kinetic or potential.

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