Exploring Anabolism and Catabolism Through Hydrolysis and Dehydration Synthesis

What are the two main types of metabolic activities in the body?

• Hydrolysis and Dehydration

• Absorption and Excretion

• Digestion and Respiration

• Catabolism and Anabolism

What does catabolism primarily involve?

• Building complex molecules

• Breaking down complex molecules

• Exchanging gases

• Producing body heat

Which process describes the breakdown of sucrose?

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation

• Dehydration synthesis

• Digestion

What molecule is primarily involved in storing energy released during catabolism?

• ATP

• Glucose

• Amino acids

• Fructose

Which molecule is crucial for providing the energy required for anabolic reactions?

• Insulin

• RNA

• DNA

• ATP

During dehydration synthesis, what is typically removed to form larger molecules?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

What is formed when two amino acids join together in an anabolic reaction?

• A glucose bond

• A lipid bond

• A glycerol bond

• A peptide bond

What type of bond is formed between amino acids during protein synthesis?

• Hydrogen bond

• Peptide bond

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

What is released as a byproduct during the formation of a peptide bond?

• Nitrogen

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

What is the end product of linking many amino acids together?

• A carbohydrate

• A nucleotide

• A fatty acid

• A polypeptide chain