9-1 Metabolism FT

Where in a cell does protein synthesis occur?

• Mitochodrion

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

State the term for molecules that act as biological catalysts

Identify the term that defined as the sum of all the chemical reactions that take place in an organism

• Synthesis

• Catalyst

• Metabolism

• Breakdown

Identify the process that involves breaking down large molecules into smaller molecules

• Digestion

• Protein synthesis

• Photosynthesis

• Formation of cellulose from glucose molecules

Identify where in the cell aerobic respiration takes place

• Nucleus

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondrion

• Chloroplast

Lipids consist of which of the following?

• Amino acids and fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Glucose and nitrate ions

• Glycerol and fatty acids

Where in the body are excess amino acids broken down?

• Liver

• Lungs

• Pancreas

• Kidneys

Fill in the missing word: The speed of all the chemicl reactons that take place in a cell is called the metabolic [..............]

The volume of the uptake of which gas is a good measurement of metabolic rate?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Identify the wast product of metabolism that must be excreted

• Urea

• Glucose

• Starch

• Oxygen