BIOL1441 EXAM 2 Questions and Answers

Bioenergetics Ans- is the study of energy flow through a living system Metabolism Ans- Refers to all chemical reactions of a cell or organism Metabolic Pathway Ans- Is series of biochemical reactions that converts on or more substrates into a final product. Anabolic Ans- Small molecules are assembled into large ones. Energy is required Catabolic Ans- Large molecules are broken down into small ones. Energy is released. Energy Ans- Is the ability to do work Kinetic Energy Ans- Objects in motion Potential Energy Ans- Objects that have the potential to move or change form in a way that powers work. Ex: water behind a dam Gibb's Free Energy (G) Ans- amount of energy available to do work (usable energy) out of the total energy of the system Exergonic reactions are __________ reactions because they occur without the addition of energy Ans- Spontaneous Exergonic Ans- If energy