Understanding Metabolism: Synthesizing and Breaking Down Molecules in the Body

What is metabolism primarily described as in the video?

• The storage of energy in fat cells

• The process of breathing and circulation

• The sum of all reactions in a cell or body

• The breakdown of food in the stomach

Which process provides the energy required for metabolic reactions?

• Digestion

• Cellular respiration

• Fermentation

• Photosynthesis

How are carbohydrates formed according to the video?

• By breaking down proteins

• By joining glucose molecules

• By synthesizing amino acids

• By combining fatty acids

What is a key example of a metabolic process that breaks down molecules?

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Lipid formation

• Respiration

What happens to excess proteins in the human body?

• They are used for energy

• They are converted into urea

• They are excreted as glucose

• They are stored as fat