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Sum of all chemical reactions in a cell
Metabolism
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Small molecules that are built up into larger ones – requires energy?
Anabolism
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Larger molecules are broken down to form smaller ones & release energy?
Catabolism
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An anabolic process that joins Monosaccharides to form larger molecules of glycogen, storing energy in the bonds of the larger molecule?
Dehydration Synthesis
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Is an example of catabolism- Also decomposes carbohydrates, lipids & proteins?
Hydrolysis
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Energy that metabolic reactions require before they proceed?
Activation Energy
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A special type of protein that catalyzes a specific biochemical reaction?
Enzyme
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Molecule in which an enzyme acts?
Substrate
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Part of an enzyme that temporarily binds a substrate?
Active sites
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Sequences of enzymes – controlled reactions?
Metabolic pathway
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Chemical that increases the rate of a chemical reaction, but is not permanently altered by this reaction?
Catalyst
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Enzyme usually present in small amounts, that controls the rate of a metabolic pathway by regulating on of its steps?
Rate limiting enzymes
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Small, organic molecule or ion that must combine with an enzyme for activity?
Co factor
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Small, non-protein organic molecule required for the activity of a particular enzyme?
Co enzyme
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Special type of protein that increases the rate of a specific biochemical reaction?
Enzymes
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Essential organic molecules that human cells cannot produce, therefore must be found in our diets – Also provides co enzymes that can function repeatedly?
Vitamin
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