Section 1
Energy and Metabolism
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The Role of Energy and Metabolism
All organisms require energy to complete tasks; metabolism is the set of the chemical reactions that release energy for cellular processes.
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Types of Energy
The various types of energy include kinetic, potential, and chemical energy.
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Metabolic Pathways
An anabolic pathway requires energy and builds molecules while a catabolic pathway produces energy and breaks down molecules.
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Metabolism of Carbohydrates
Organisms break down carbohydrates to produce energy for cellular processes, and photosynthetic plants product carbohydrates.