Metabolism

A --> B + C

• Anabolic

• Catabolic

Answer explanation

The reaction A --> B + C indicates that a larger molecule (A) is being broken down into smaller components (B and C). This process is characteristic of catabolic reactions, which involve the breakdown of substances.

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A + B --> C

• Anabolic

• Catabolic

Answer explanation

The reaction A + B -> C represents an anabolic process, where smaller molecules (A and B) combine to form a larger molecule (C), requiring energy. Catabolic processes, in contrast, break down larger molecules into smaller ones.

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Absorb energy.

• Anabolic Pathways

• Catabolic Pathways

Answer explanation

Anabolic pathways are metabolic processes that absorb energy to build complex molecules from simpler ones, such as synthesizing proteins from amino acids. In contrast, catabolic pathways release energy by breaking down molecules.

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Simple Molecules --> Complex Molecules

• Anabolic Pathways

• Catabolic Pathways

Answer explanation

Anabolic pathways are metabolic processes that build complex molecules from simpler ones, using energy. This is the opposite of catabolic pathways, which break down complex molecules into simpler ones.

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A chemical reaction in which a larger molecule is broken down into smaller molecules

• catabolic

• anabolic

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'catabolic' because it describes a chemical reaction where larger molecules are broken down into smaller ones, contrasting with 'anabolic' reactions that build larger molecules from smaller ones.

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These reactions occur when smaller molecules are bound together to create larger ones.

• anabolic reaction

• metabolism

• competitive inhibitor

• catabolic reaction

Answer explanation

Anabolic reactions involve the synthesis of larger molecules from smaller ones, which is exactly what the question describes. In contrast, catabolic reactions break down larger molecules into smaller ones.

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Is the sum of all your body’s catabolic and anabolic reactions.

• activation energy

• metabolism

• anabolic reaction

• catabolic reaction

Answer explanation

The sum of all catabolic and anabolic reactions in the body is referred to as metabolism. It encompasses all biochemical processes that provide energy and build cellular components.

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What is the function of ATP in living things?

• provides energy for cells

• stores genetic information

• provides structure in the nucleus

Answer explanation

ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is the primary energy carrier in cells. It provides the energy needed for various cellular processes, making 'provides energy for cells' the correct choice.

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What does the "TP" in ATP stand for?

• 2 phosphates

• tri (3) phosphates

• Two proteins

• tri (3) proteins

Answer explanation

The "TP" in ATP stands for "tri (3) phosphates". ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, contains three phosphate groups, which are crucial for energy transfer in cells. Thus, the correct answer is "tri (3) phosphates".

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Where is the energy stored in ATP molecules

• In the Ribose Sugar

• In the Adenine group

• In the Phosphate bonds

• In the Bank

Answer explanation

The energy in ATP molecules is stored in the phosphate bonds. When these bonds are broken, energy is released for cellular processes, making them crucial for ATP's role as an energy carrier.

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