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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