Anabolism
Lesson Flashcards: Metabolism
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The metabolic reactions that construct molecules from smaller units using ATP
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ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
An energy-carrying molecule that is found in all living cells
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Catabolism
A set of metabolic reactions that break down molecules into smaller units, releasing ATP in the process
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Gluconeogenesis
The process in which new glucose from the breakdown of proteins and fats is formed
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Metabolism
All chemical reactions that occur within living organisms to maintain life
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