8 Questions
What is the process of breaking down huge food molecules into smaller pieces so that our bodies can use them?
Digestion
Which macronutrient is broken down into amino acids during digestion?
Proteins
What type of reaction breaks down larger structures into smaller molecules?
Catabolic reactions
Which organelle is responsible for converting solar energy to chemical energy through photosynthesis?
Chloroplasts
What is the main function of nucleic acids in the body?
Building DNA and RNA
Which molecule is used to build cell-surface markers and energy-storage molecules?
Simple sugars
What is the ability to work, power our activities, and help build complex muscles known as?
Energy
'Anabolic reactions' in the body specifically involve:
Building new structures from smaller subunits
Test your knowledge on the three main processes of aerobic respiration: Glycolysis, Citric acid cycle, and Electron transport chain. Learn about where each process occurs in the cell and the key reactions involved in extracting energy from food.
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