Introduction to Metabolism definitions Flashcards

The sum of all chemical reactions in an organism, involving pathways that either build up (anabolic) or break down (catabolic) molecules, transforming substrates into final products.

A series of enzyme-catalyzed reactions where a substrate is progressively converted into a final product through multiple intermediate steps.

Processes that break down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.

Processes that consume energy to synthesize complex molecules from simpler ones, building up biological structures.

Large molecules formed by linking smaller units (monomers) through chemical bonds, essential in biological processes like DNA replication and protein synthesis.

Small molecules that can join together to form larger, complex molecules called polymers.