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ATP |
Universal currency of all cells. Structurally similar to a nucleotide but instead of info transfer, it is responsible for energy transfer. Unstable/reactive molecule. |
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Metabolic classification |
Energy source: 1. Phototroph or Chemotroph Carbon source: 2. Autotroph or Heteroroph Phototrophs gain energy from sunlight. Chemitrophs gain energy from chemical compounds. |
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Metabolism |
the building up and breaking down of carbon sources to harness or release energy. The sum of all chemical synthesis pathways of a given cell or organism. |
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Anabolism |
building molecules, energy requiring. From subunits such as sugars, amino acids, fatty acids and nucleotides to macromolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and nucleic acids. |
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Catabolism |
breaking molecules into subunits such as sugars, amino acids, fatty acids, and nucleotides. |
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Energy of a system |
The system's ability to do work/ the total amount of energy present. Work is defined as making something (anabolism) or moving it. |
