Introduction to Metabolism Chapter 6. Metabolism - sum of organism’s chemical processes. Enzymes start processes. Catabolic pathways release energy (breaks.
Chapter 2 More chem – Less math. The Scientific Method How do scientists do what they do? Can this method be applied to everyday life?
Physics 7A -- Lecture 3 Winter 2008 Prof. Robin D. Erbacher 343 Phy/Geo Bldg [email protected] Prof. Robin D. Erbacher 343 Phy/Geo Bldg [email protected].
Overview: The Energy of Life Living cell = miniature chemical factory where thousands of reactions occur Cell extracts energy applies it to perform.
Earth as a system. Chinese (780B.C.)– earthquakes Greeks (200B.C.) – minerals Mayans (1100B.C.) - astronomy.
CHAPTER 8 AN INTRODUCTION TO METABOLISM. Section A: Metabolism, Energy, and Life 1.The chemistry of life is organized into metabolic pathways 2.Organisms.
Chapter 2
Unit 4 Energy Flow in Global Systems. Systems three types depending on their interactions with its surroundings. open system – energy and matter can enter.
AN INTRODUCTION TO METABOLISM. Metabolism, Energy, and Life 1.The chemistry of life is organized into metabolic pathways 2.Organisms transform energy.
CH 6 An Introductin to Metabolism CELLS & CHEMISTRY.