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ATP and Metabolism
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
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