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Metabolism |
Collection of bio-chemical reactions in a cell |
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Metabolic pathway |
A sequence of chemical reactions, each catalyzed by a specific enzyme |
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Catabolic pathways |
Disassemble complex molecules; make building blocks and energy |
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Anabolic pathways |
Creates complex molecules; requires building blocks and energy |
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Transfer potential |
Less affinity means greater transfer potential |
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Redox reactions |
Reactions that involve a change in the electronic state of the reactants |
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Reducing agent |
Substance that loses electrons |
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Oxidizing reagent |
Substance that gains electrons |
