Understanding Metabolism and Digestion

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life, including catabolism (breaking down molecules) and anabolism (building up molecules).

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What is catabolism?

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Catabolism is a series of chemical reactions that break down substrates into smaller products, releasing energy in the process.

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What is anabolism?

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Anabolism is the process of building complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy input, such as the synthesis of proteins from amino acids.

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How does metabolism support growth and repair in living organisms?

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By building complex molecules necessary for cell structure and function.

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What role does metabolism play in energy storage?

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Metabolism helps the body store excess nutrients for future use, converting them into forms like glycogen or fat.

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What happens to the energy released during catabolic reactions?

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It is stored in the form of ATP for use in cellular processes.

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What is the relationship between metabolism and environmental changes?

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Metabolism allows the body to adapt by providing energy and building materials for necessary changes in response to environmental stimuli.

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What is ATP?

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the primary energy carrier in cells, storing and providing energy for various cellular processes.

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Give an example of a catabolic process.

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The breakdown of glucose during cellular respiration.

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Give an example of an anabolic process.

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Synthesis of proteins from amino acids.