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____________ is the ability to do work |
Energy |
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Usable Energy is called: |
Free Energy (g) |
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Unusable Energy is: |
Entropy (s) |
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________ _______ The energy of state or position. Includes: The energy stored in chemical bonds. |
Potential Energy |
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The Energy of motion is called: |
Kinetic Energy |
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What does the first law of thermodynamics state? |
It applies to living organisms and states that energy cannot be created nor destroyed. |
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What is the 2nd law of thermodynamics state? |
That energy transformations decrease the amount of energy available to do work (free energy) and increase disorder. |
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Metabolism is: |
The sum of all biochemical (metabolic) reactions in an organism. |
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_________ Reaction Releases free energy and has a negative ^G |
Exergonic Reaction |
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_________ Reaction consumes or requires free energy and has a positive ^G |
Endergonic |
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_______________ Reactions are associated with the breakdown of complex molecules and release energy. (Are EXERGONIC) |
Catabolic Reactions |
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____________ ____________ Build complexity in the cell and are ENDERGONIC. |
Anabolic Reactions |
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___________ Serves as an energy currency in cells |
ATP |
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____________ of ATP releases a : |
LArge amount of free energy. |
