Metabolism Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- exergonic : proceeds with a net release of free energy and is spontaneous
- first : law of thermodynamics: energy of the universe is constant
- catabolic : release energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds
- metabolism : totality of an organism’s chemical reactions
- endergonic : absorbs free energy from its surroundings and is nonspontaneous
- entropy : measure of molecular disorder, or randomness
- energy coupling : the use of an exergonic process to drive an endergonic one
- delta g : change in free energy
- transport : work performed by the cell pumping substances across the membrane
- hydrolysis : process by which bonds are broken between the phosphate groups of atp
- chemical : work performed by the cell pushing endergonic reactions
- mechanical : work performed b the cell such as a muscle contraction
- anabolic : consume energy to build complex molecules from simpler ones
- second : _ law of thermodynamics - every energy transfer or transformation increases the entropy of the universe
- thermal : kinetic energy associated with random movement of atoms or molecules
- atp : cell's energy source
- spontaneous : process that can occur without energy input; they can happen quickly or slowly
- bio energetic : how energy flows through living organisms
- regeneration : adp to atp
- potential : energy that matter possesses because of its location or structure
- kinetic : energy associated with motion
- three : number of phosphate groups on atp molecules
- heat : thermal energy in transfer between objects
