Study Section 1

Anabolism is:

• the process of building up complex molecules from simpler ones

• the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones

• the process of cell division

• the removal of waste products from the body

Catabolism is:

• the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy

• the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones

• the process of cell division

• the storage of genetic information

A Cell membrane is:

• the outer covering of a cell that controls what enters and leaves the cell

• the control center of the cell

• the jelly-like substance inside the cell

• the structure that produces energy for the cell

Chromosomes are:

• thread-like structures that carry genetic information

• the energy-producing parts of a cell

• the outer covering of a plant cell

• liquid found inside the nucleus

Cytoplasm is:

• the jelly-like substance within the cell that contains organelles

• the genetic material of the cell

• the outer covering of the cell

• the structure that produces energy in the cell

DNA is:

• the molecule that carries genetic information

• a type of carbohydrate

• a form of energy

• a kind of protein

The Endoplasmic reticulum is:

• a network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

• the control center of the cell.

• the site of cellular respiration.

• a structure that stores genetic material.

Genes are:

• the basic units of heredity in living organisms

• a type of cell found in the body

• proteins that control body functions

• chemical elements in the periodic table

Metabolism is:

• the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms

• the process of breathing in oxygen

• the breakdown of only carbohydrates in the body

• the movement of muscles during exercise

Mitochondria are:

• the powerhouse of the cell

• the control center of the cell

• responsible for photosynthesis

• storage sites for waste