Overview
Cellular metabolic processes are essential for life, involving a series of chemical reactions that convert nutrients into energy and building blocks for cellular functions. These processes can be categorized into catabolism, which breaks down molecules to release energy, and anabolism, which builds ...
Key Terms
Example: Metabolism includes both catabolic and anabolic reactions.
Example: During catabolism, glucose is broken down to produce ATP.
Example: Anabolism is involved in building proteins from amino acids.
Example: ATP provides energy for muscle contractions.
Example: Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.
Example: The Krebs cycle takes place in the mitochondria.
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advancedKey Concepts
MetabolismCatabolismAnabolismATP