BIO181: General Biology for Biology Majors I

Vocabulary
I have listed here some important terms from the lectures. This list is an optional study aid. You should NOT assume that these are the only terms you should know to do well on the corresponding examination. On the other hand, if you you are unfamiliar with many of these terms, you will likely struggle with the examination.

These terms are listed in alphabetical order. Randomizing the list will optimize your studying.

An Introduction to Metabolism*
Clicking on the link above will take you to an interactive flashcard site, but the flashcard list will differ from my list shown below. You should know the terms in my list, even if they don't appear on flashcards.

activation energy active site adenosine diphosphate adenosine triphosphate ADP allosteric activation allosteric inhibition allosteric regulation amplification anabolism ATP bioenergetics bioluminescence catabolism catalysis chemical bond chemical energy

chemical work closed system coenzyme cofactor competitive inhibition conformation conservation of energy cooperativity covalent bond dephosphorylation endergonic energy energy transformation enthalpy entropy enzyme equilibrium

exergonic feedback inhibition first law of thermodynamics free energy heat hydrolysis inorganic kinetic energy ligand light mechanical work metabolism noncompetitive inhibition nonspontaneous open system optimality pH

phosphate group phosphorylation potential energy product reactant reaction receptor site regulation second law of thermodynamics specificity spontaneous stability system thermal energy thermodynamics transport work work

*Links to flashcards in a corresponding chapter from *Life: The Science of Biology (by Sadava, Heller, Orians, Purves, and Hillis; W.H. Freeman, publisher).