Metabolism

What is the main difference between catabolic and anabolic reactions?

• Catabolic reactions break down large molecules; anabolic reactions build large molecules

• Catabolic reactions build large molecules; anabolic reactions break down large molecules

• Catabolic reactions occur inside plants; anabolic reactions occur inside animals

• Catabolic reactions occur inside animals; anabolic reactions occur inside plants

What would happen if our bodies could not metabolize glucose?

• We would not be able to inhale oxygen

• We would not be able to eliminate wastes from our body

• We would lack the energy we need to function

• We would not be able to eat solid food

Place the following events in sequence: A) Energy is released into the body B) Glucose enters the mitochondria; C) Carbon dioxide and water are produced

• A B C

• C B A

• B C A

• C A B

Glucose is most similar to which of the following substances?

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Which of the following is a true statement about anabolic reactions?

• They encourage cell division

• They require no energy

• They are often harmful to the human body

• They stop occurring after puberty

What three ingredients are necessary for photosynthesis?

• nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon

• mitochondria, glucose, and energy

• roots, stems, and leaves

• water, light, and carbon dioxide

In the movie, Tim says that chlorophyll traps photons. What are photons?

• sugar particles

• water particles

• nutrients

• light particles

How do plants interact with other parts of the food chain? Choose the best answer.

• Plants absorb their energy from other parts of the food chain

• Other parts of the food chain consume the energy that plants produce

• Plants trade energy with other parts of the food chain

• Since they make their own nutrients, plants are not part of the food chain

What is another name for the process by which glucose is broken down by the human body?

• Cellular respiration

• Mitochondrial reaction

• Anabolic Synthesis

• Digestive catalysis

If your body were a car, glucose would be:

• gasoline

• the engine

• motor oil

• exhaust