Biology: Metabolic Processes and Molecules
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What type of reaction builds larger molecules from simpler ones?

  • Chemical
  • Metabolic
  • Catabolic
  • Anabolic (correct)
  • Which of the following is primarily responsible for speeding up a chemical reaction?

  • Products
  • Reactants
  • Elements
  • Catalyst (correct)
  • Which process releases large amounts of energy and is associated cell respiration?

  • Anabolism
  • Endothermic reaction
  • Photosynthesis
  • Exothermic reaction (correct)
  • Which of the following processes is classified as an endothermic reaction?

    <p>Photosynthesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which six elements constitute approximately 99% of all living organisms?

    <p>Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus, Sulfur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The total of all chemical reactions in an organism is called ________________________.

    <p>Metabolism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the substance that is changed during a chemical reaction?

    <p>Substrate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of following terms match with the correct definition?

    <p>Compound = when atoms are made of one type of matter, simplest form Element = a group of atoms held together by the energy of a chemical bond Molecule = Positively or negatively charged atoms Ion = two or more elements chemically bonded together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A denatured enzyme looses its shape and becomes deformed.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rate of change in a chemical reaction can be affected by the type of blood a person has.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the process of photosynthesis, glucose is released along with carbon dioxide.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The job of enzymes is to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of an active site is where the enzyme makes oxygen.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chemical reactions are the breaking and reforming of bonds between different substances.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Only living things are made up of matter and atoms.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The most abundant element in the body is carbon.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Metabolic Processes

    • Metabolism involves chemical reactions
    • Anabolic reactions build complex molecules
    • Catabolic reactions break down complex molecules
    • Activation energy is needed to start a reaction
    • Reactants are substances that enter the reaction
    • Products are substances produced from the reaction
    • Exothermic reactions release energy
    • Endothermic reactions absorb energy

    Biological Molecules

    • Enzymes are biological catalysts
    • Enzymes have an active site
    • Denaturation alters enzyme function
    • All living things are composed of matter
    • Matter is composed of atoms
    • Elements are a specific type of atom
    • Compounds are a combination of elements
    • Molecules are the smallest particle of a compound

    Cellular Processes

    • Photosynthesis converts light energy to chemical energy
    • Cellular respiration releases energy from glucose
    • The rate of chemical reactions can be influenced by various factors

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