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| The totality of an organism's chemical reactions. An emergent property of life. |
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| Begins with a specific molecule and ends wit a product. Each step is catalyzed by a specific enzyme |
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| Releases energy (exergonic)by breaking down complex molecules into simple compounds. example: cellular respiration |
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| Consumes energy (endergonic) to build complex molecules from simple ones. Example: The synthesis of protein from amino acids. |
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| The study of how organisms manage their energy resources. |
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| The capacity to cause change. Exsists in various forms, some of which can perform work |
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