anabolism
When wood burns, it undergoes a chemical reaction called combustion. The heat from the fire breaks down the wood's complex molecules, releasing carbon dioxide and water vapor as byproducts. This transformation occurs because the heat provides the energy needed to break the bonds holding the wood's molecules together, allowing them to rearrange into simpler compounds.
A reaction where one reactant forms two or more products is known as a decomposition reaction. In a decomposition reaction, a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances. This type of reaction is the opposite of a synthesis reaction, where two or more reactants combine to form a single product. Decomposition reactions are common in various chemical processes and are represented by the general equation: AB → A + B.
Glucose compounds are joined together in a chain of molecules by a process of dehydration synthesis. The process of joining glucose compounds through the removal of water leads the the creation of starch. Through this process, hydrogen (H) and hydroxide (OH) ends are removed and joined separately to make water. Multiple bonds of hundreds of glucose can form complex sugars and polysaccharides such as starch.
The crowding of molecules of air is called compression. This occurs when air molecules are forced together, resulting in an increase in pressure.
When molecules collide and transfer energy, it is called a collision.
Pathways that require energy to combine molecules together are called anabolic pathways. These pathways involve the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler building blocks, requiring energy input in the form of ATP.
The process that involves the synthesis of complex substances in living things is called biosynthesis. It refers to the production of complex molecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids from simpler building blocks inside cells. Biosynthesis is essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of living organisms.
The chemical process by which complex molecules of proteins are made from simple molecules is called protein synthesis. It involves transcription to generate RNA from DNA, and translation to assemble amino acids into a protein based on the RNA template.
This process is called chemical synthesis or chemical bonding. It involves atoms or molecules reacting together to form new, more complex molecules through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds. This process is essential for building larger molecules and compounds in nature and in laboratories.
It's called a catabolic process.
The process that forms organic molecules is called organic synthesis. It involves combining simpler organic compounds or building blocks to create more complex organic molecules through chemical reactions. This process is essential for creating a wide range of organic compounds used in pharmaceuticals, materials, and other industries.
Anabolic reactions use energy to build complex molecules. These reactions include processes like protein synthesis and photosynthesis, where smaller molecules are combined to form larger, more complex molecules.
The type of reaction that combines reactants to produce larger products is called synthesis. The opposite process of synthesis is decomposition.
The process by which food substances are chemically changed into simpler forms that can be absorbed is called digestion. This process involves the breakdown of complex molecules into smaller molecules that can be transported and utilized by the body for energy and nutrition.
The process that releases energy to convert substances to simpler products is called catabolism. During catabolism, complex molecules are broken down into simpler molecules, releasing energy in the process which can be used by the cell for various metabolic functions.
Protein synthesis in a cell is mainly controlled by the ribosome, which is a complex macromolecular machine responsible for translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into proteins. Ribosomes are composed of proteins and ribosomal RNA (rRNA) molecules.
The process of breaking a complex substance down into smaller components is called catabolism. Catabolism is the breaking down in living organisms or more complex substances into smaller ones.