C HAPTER 8 W ARM -U P 1. Define metabolism. 2. List 3 forms of energy. 3. Where does the energy available for nearly all living things on earth come from?
Energy is the capacity to do work Energy is measured in kcals or joules Examples: Kinetic, Thermal, Potential, Chemical.
An Introduction to Metabolism. Metabolism Metabolism = Catabolism + Anabolism Catabolic pathways – release energy & break down molecules Anabolic pathways.
Metabolism: Fueling Cell Growth
C HAPTER 6 W ARM -U P 1. Define metabolism. 2. List 3 forms of energy. 3. Where does the energy available for nearly all living things on earth come from?
C HAPTER 8 An Introduction to Metabolism. W HAT Y OU N EED T O K NOW : Examples of endergonic and exergonic reactions. The key role of ATP in energy coupling.
Enzymes
An Introduction to Metabolism. Metabolism is the totality of an organism’s chemical reactions ◦ Manage the materials and energy resources of a cell.
Energy!!
