Ch 8: Introduction to Metabolism
Thermodynamics
Chapter 8: Metabolism Metabolism Metabolism – all of the chemical reactions in an organism - A metabolic pathway begins with a specific molecule and.
Overview: The Energy of Life The living cell is a miniature chemical factory where thousands of reactions occur The cell extracts energy and applies energy.
Enzyme 1Enzyme 2Enzyme 3 D CB A Reaction 1Reaction 3Reaction 2 Starting molecule Product 1.
Cellular Energy. The First Law of Thermodynamics first law of thermodynamics – Energy can be transferred and transformed, but it cannot be created or.
