Metabolism
The sum of chemical reactions that occurs within each living organism's cell. It provides energy for organisms to live, grow and reproduce.
Metabolic Pathway
Series of Chemical Reactions in a cell, each reaction is catalyzed by an enzyme protein.
Catabolism
Break down polymers (large molecules) into monomers (the smaller subunits) to produce Energy
Ex: Hydrolysis
Glycogen breaks down into glucoses
Anabolism
Build polymers from monomers by using Energy.
Ex: Condensation
Photosynthesis: CO2+H2O+Energy->Glucose+O2
Figure shows the process of Catabolism and Anabolism
Glucose:
Glucose has a significant role in Metabolism. In Animal, glucose undergoes glycolysis and provide ATP. In Plants, they synthesizes Glucose to build cellulose.
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