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. __takes complex organic molecules and breaks them down into simpler molecules; this is often accompanied by the _of energy._ builds up biomolecules from simpler substances; this is often accompanied by the __of energy.
Both pathways use simple two-carbon organic molecules (such as ) as common intermediates. These intermediates can then enter the _ , where they are further _to generate carbon dioxide and __electron carriers, along with small amounts of ATP. The electrons on these carriers are finally sent through the _to create a proton (H ) gradient. Release of this proton gradient results in the generation of_______ .

Metabolism can be bisected into two subcategories catabolism and anabolism.Catabolism takes complex organic molecules and break them down into simpler molecules;this is often accompanied by the release of energy.Anabolism builds up biomolecules from simpler substances ;this is accompanied by the consumption of energy .Both pathways use two carbon organic molecules such as Acetyl CoA as common intermediates.These intermediates can enter the mitochondrial matrix where they are further oxidized to generate carbon dioxide and water.The electrons on these carriers are finally sent through the FoF1 ATPase to create proton gradient.Release of this proton gradient result in the generation of ATP.