The number of reactions, intermediates, and pathways of intermediary metabolism can at first seem overwhelming. however, these can all be simplified by viewing metabolism as a roadmap. this allows one to focus on the overall strategy, or one can focus on just a portion of the overall map. in this exercise, fill in the blanks to construct an overview of metabolism.

match the words to the appropriate blanks.

reduced oxidized consumption glucose an amino acid citric acid cycle electron transport chain atp acetyl-coa glycolysis release catabolism hydrolized anabolism

metabolism can be bisected into two subcategories: catabolism and anabolism. complex organic molecules and breaks them down into simpler molecules; this is often accompanied by the builds up biomolecules from simpler substances; this is often accompanied by the energy.
both pathways use simple two-carbon organic molecules (such as as common intermediates. these intermediates can then enter the , where they are further generate carbon dioxide and carriers, along with small amounts of atp. the electrons on these carriers are finally sent through the create a proton (h ) gradient. release of this proton gradient results in the generation .