IB SEHS 3.2 Terminology

What is the definition of the term anabolism?

• Chemical reactions which synthesize large molecules from smaller ones

• The total of all the chemical reactions which take place in the body

• Chemical reactions which break down large molecules into smaller ones

• The minimal rate of metabolism in an individual at complete rest

Which term best describes the breakdown of complex chemical substances into simpler compounds?

• Metabolism

• Anaerobic anabolism

• Anaerobic catabolism

• Aerobic catabolism

Which is an example of a catabolic reaction?

• The production of protein from amino acids

• The production of glucose from glycogen

• The production of ATP from ADP and P

• The production of ATP without oxygen

Which term describes the breakdown of glycogen into glucose?

• Glycolysis

• Glycogenesis

• Glycogenolysis

• Gluconeogenesis

Which term describes the formation of glycogen from glucose?

• Glycolysis

• Glycogenesis

• Glycogenolysis

• Gluconeogenesis

Which term describes the breakdown of glucose?

• Glycolysis

• Glycogenesis

• Glycogenolysis

• Gluconeogenesis

Which term describes the formation of glucose from other classes of compounds?

• Glycolysis

• Glycogenesis

• Glycogenolysis

• Gluconeogenesis

What term describes the breakdown of lipids?

• Triglycerlysis

• Triglycerneolysis

• Lipolysis

• Lipogenesis

Specifically, which type of reaction is the synthesis of glycogen?

• Metabolic

• Catabolic

• Anabolic

• Hydroponic

Which is the breakdown of glycogen into glucose?

• Glycolysis

• Glycogenesis

• Glycogenolysis

• Beta oxidation