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Adenosine Triphosphate
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The major storage form of molecular energy
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ATP is used for:
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-Physical Exertion
-Biosynthetic (anabolic systems) -Active Transport Systems (against concentration gradients) -Transfer of Genetic Information |
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Burning a Carbhohydrate
C(6)H(12)O(6) + 6O(2) |
yields carbon dioxide and Oxygen
6CO(2) + 6 H(2)O + heat |
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Free Energy
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Potential enery contained in bonds
Will be released via combustion and/or oxidation in the cell. |
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Exothermic Reaction
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Energy Releasing Reaction
-Less Free Energy available after Reaction Boulder that has roled down a hill |
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Endothermic Reaction
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Energy Requiring Reaction
-More Free Energy available after Reaction Boulder that has roled up a hill |
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Activation Energy
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Energy required to produce endothermic/exothermic reactions.
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Reactions in the cell are catalyzed by:
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Enzymes.
Enzymes catalyze reactions in the cell |
