ATP and MetabolismMetabolismTotality of an organisms chemical
reactionsPathway of defined steps beginning with a specific
molecule resulting in a certain product catalyzed by a specific
enzyme
Catabolic ReactionsdownhillRelease of free energy by breaking
down complex moleculesCellular respirationEnergy that is stored in
molecules is available to do workExergonicReleases free energy
AnabolicuphillEnergy consumed to build complex
moleculesPhotosynthesisSynthesis of proteins from amino
acidsEndergonicAbsorbs free energy
Energy CouplingEndergonic reactions drive exergonic
reactionsPhotosynthesis drives Cellular Respiration
Cell WorkChemicalSynthesis of polymers from
monomersTransportPumping substances against
gradientMechanicalMuscle contractionsATPAdenosine Triphosphate
By hydrolysis of phosphate ATP yields ADP and releases
energy
PhosphorylationPhosphate is transferred to another molecule this
molecule is phosphorylatedRegeneration of ATP
