Discussion Post: Metabolism
Metabolism is defined as the sum of all chemical reactions required to support cellular functions in the body. Answer one or more of these.
• Explain what catabolism is and give a couple of good examples of catabolism in the body. Describe how energy is involved in catabolism. Briefly describe how ATP energy molecules are extracted from the chemical bond energy in glucose.
• Explain what anabolism is and give a couple of good examples of anabolism in the body. Describe how energy is involved in anabolism. What kinds of molecular and tissue structure are assembled through anabolism?
• Explain what a metabolic pathway is. Describe what substrates are. Describe what intermediate are. Describe what end products are. Describe the roles of enzymes in metabolic pathways.
• Describe the role of the citric acid cycle in glucose metabolism.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.