Metabolism

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What is the main function of autotrophs?

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Producing organic compounds from CO2.

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What is the primary function of coenzymes like NADH and FADH2 in cellular respiration?

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To carry electrons to the electron transport chain, facilitating ATP production.

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Which process occurs in the stroma of the chloroplast?

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Calvin-Benson cycle.

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Which molecule is released during the Krebs cycle?

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CO2.

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What is the main function of the Calvin-Benson cycle in photosynthesis?

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To convert CO2 into glucose.

Front

Define metabolism.

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Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy.

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What are the two main types of metabolism?

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Catabolism (breaking down molecules for energy) and anabolism (building up molecules for growth).

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH.

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What is the role of ATP in metabolism?

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ATP serves as the primary energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various biochemical processes.

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What is the electron transport chain?

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A series of protein complexes in the inner mitochondrial membrane that transfer electrons and pump protons to generate ATP.