12 Questions
What is the primary role of catabolic processes?
Release energy from food and store it in ATP
In which stage of metabolism are amino acids, fatty acids, and glucose oxidized to a common metabolite?
Catabolism Stage II
What is the primary function of the citric acid cycle in metabolism?
Oxidize acetyl CoA to CO2 and water
Why are metabolic pathways considered irreversible?
They are highly exergonic and have a defined direction
Which molecule is the reduced form of FAD?
FADH2
In which type of reaction does Y transfer a phosphoryl group to A—X to form Y—A + X?
Group Transfer Reaction
What is the product of the isomerization reaction involving a-D-glucose?
G6P
Which system plays a role in regulating metabolic pathways by permitting organisms to respond to changing conditions?
Endocrine system
What is the key mechanism for regulating the metabolic flux of metabolites through a pathway?
Controlling the rate-limiting step, often the first committed step of the pathway
How are most reactions in a metabolic pathway characterized?
Close to equilibrium and reversible
In the context of metabolic pathways, what is ATP often compared to?
A wallet containing money
What is the significance of compartmentation of metabolic processes in eukaryotic cells?
It allows for the utilization of specific cellular locations for different metabolic pathways
Explore the composition of biomolecules and the interconnected processes of catabolism and anabolism. Learn about the stages of metabolism, including the breakdown of macromolecules and the utilization of ATP for cellular work.
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