What is metabolism?
AP/SUPA - Chapter 8: Metabolism, Energy and Enzymes

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Metabolism refers to the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including catabolism (breaking down molecules for energy) and anabolism (building up molecules for growth).
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Define catabolism.
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Catabolism is the metabolic process that breaks down larger molecules into smaller ones, releasing energy in the process.
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Define anabolism.
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Anabolism is the metabolic process that builds larger molecules from smaller ones, requiring energy input.
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What is the role of enzymes in metabolism?
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Enzymes act as catalysts in biochemical reactions, speeding up the rate of reactions without being consumed in the process.
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What is enzyme specificity?
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Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to select and catalyze a specific substrate or type of reaction.
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What does the term 'optimum pH' mean in relation to enzymes?
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Optimum pH is the pH level at which an enzyme's activity is at its maximum.
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What is allosteric regulation?
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Allosteric regulation is the process by which an enzyme's activity is modified by the binding of an effector molecule at a site other than the active site.
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