Introduction to Metabolism definitions Flashcards

Refers to all chemical reactions within an organism, encompassing both catabolic and anabolic pathways.

Series of enzyme-mediated steps that transform substrates into final products through multiple intermediates.

Initial molecule in a metabolic pathway that undergoes transformation through enzyme-catalyzed reactions.

Protein that catalyzes chemical reactions, facilitating the conversion of substrates in metabolic pathways.

Processes that break down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy, and are linked to exergonic reactions.

Processes that synthesize larger molecules from smaller ones, requiring energy input, and are linked to endergonic reactions.

Reactions that release energy into the environment, often associated with catabolic pathways.

Reactions that require energy input, often associated with anabolic pathways.

The end molecule produced in a metabolic pathway after all enzymatic transformations.

Molecule formed between the initial substrate and final product in a metabolic pathway.