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Which term refers to the sequence of enzymatically-catalyzed steps from a starting raw material to final end products?
Which term refers to the sequence of enzymatically-catalyzed steps from a starting raw material to final end products?
- Enzymatic pathway (correct)
- Metabolic reaction
- Redox reaction
- Chemical energy
What occurs when an atom becomes more oxidized in a chemical reaction?
What occurs when an atom becomes more oxidized in a chemical reaction?
- Loses electrons
- Gains electrons
- Bonds to a less electronegative atom
- Bonds to a more electronegative atom (correct)
What is the role of ATP in cellular reactions?
What is the role of ATP in cellular reactions?
- Enzyme activation
- Energy storage (correct)
- Cellular signaling
- Electron transfer
What is the major function of nucleotides?
What is the major function of nucleotides?
Which type of carbohydrate consists of a short chain of monosaccharides?
Which type of carbohydrate consists of a short chain of monosaccharides?
What is the result of the hydrolysis of ATP?
What is the result of the hydrolysis of ATP?
What is the main purpose of catabolism in a living organism?
What is the main purpose of catabolism in a living organism?
In which type of biological reactions is ATP hydrolysis used as an energy source?
In which type of biological reactions is ATP hydrolysis used as an energy source?
What is the main result of the catabolism of glucose?
What is the main result of the catabolism of glucose?
Which pathway involves the partial oxidation of glucose to form pyruvic acid?
Which pathway involves the partial oxidation of glucose to form pyruvic acid?