Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Title

Chapter 8

Description

Microbial Metabolism and Energy

Total Cards

Subject

Microbiology

Level

Undergraduate 2

Created

02/24/2011

Click here to study/print these flashcards.

Create your own flash cards! Sign up here.

Additional Microbiology Flashcards

Term

processes that result in the synthesis of cell molecules and structures; usually requires energy

Definition

anabolism

Term

processes that result in the break down of cell molecules and structures; usually releases energy

Definition

catabolism

Term

all chemical and physical processes that occur in a cell

Definition

metabolism

Term

macromolecules that increase the rate of a chemical reaction without being a product or reactant

Definition

enzymes