1.1 Enzymes

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The sum of all biochemical reactions occurring in the cells of a living organism, essential for maintaining life and producing vital compounds.

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Metabolism

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The breaking and forming of bonds between different substances during chemical changes.

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Chemical Reactions

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Overall, reactions absorb or release energy. ____________ a bond allows energy to be released.

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Forming

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Overall, reactions absorb or release energy. Breaking a bond requires energy to be ___________.

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Absorbed

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No energy in the system is lost; it just changes forms.

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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___________ processes involve the synthesis of complex molecules and are energy-consuming (endergonic).

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Anabolic.

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___________ reactions break down larger molecules into simpler compounds and release energy (exergonic).

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Catabolic

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_________ ______is the amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction.

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Activation energy

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What does this graph illustrate?

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The graph illustrates the concept of activation energy, showing the energy required to initiate a reaction.

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Substances that are changed during a chemical reaction

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Reactants (substrate)