Exam 9: Introduction to Metabolism

________ reactions build new organic molecules from smaller inorganic and organic compounds.

Energy can be redistributed within a collection of matter (called a system) or can be redistributed between the system and its surroundings.

Cells carry out three major types of work; which of the following involves the synthesis of macromolecules as well as the breakdown of substances for their energy?

A molecule that binds noncovalently to an enzyme at the active site and thereby prevents a substrate from binding and reacting is a(n) __________ inhibitor.

An chemical reaction that requires an input of energy in order to proceed is __________.

A complete enzyme that consists of a protein component and a nonprotein component is called a(n)

The equilibrium constant for a redox reaction is called the standard reduction potential.

Metabolic channeling involves the localization of __________ in different parts of a cell in order to influence the activity of metabolic pathways.