Chemical and metabolic reactions

Metabolic reactions involve changes in __________.

Energy

In biochemical reactions, energy changes are usually associated with changes in the __________ and properties of molecules.

Chemical composition

Chemical reactions occur when atoms have enough energy to combine or change __________.

Bonding partners

Metabolism is the sum total of all __________ reactions occurring in a biological system.

Chemical

An anabolic reaction links simple molecules to form __________ ones.

Complex

Anabolic reactions are characterized as __________ because they require energy inputs.

Endergonic or endothermic

Catabolic reactions release energy and break down __________ into simpler ones.

Complex molecules

Exergonic reactions are synonymous with __________ because they release energy.

Exothermic

Chemical reactions that build macromolecules involve __________ synthesis.

Condensation (dehydration)

Hydrolysis is the addition of __________ that breaks a polymer into monomers.

Water