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What is the primary role of catabolic processes?
What is the primary role of catabolic processes?
- Break down ATP to release energy for cellular work
- Form NADH2 and FADH2 from acetyl CoA
- Release energy from food and store it in ATP (correct)
- Convert CO2 and water into acetyl CoA
In which stage of metabolism are amino acids, fatty acids, and glucose oxidized to a common metabolite?
In which stage of metabolism are amino acids, fatty acids, and glucose oxidized to a common metabolite?
- Catabolism Stage III
- Catabolism Stage II (correct)
- Anabolism Stage I
- Catabolism Stage I
What is the primary function of the citric acid cycle in metabolism?
What is the primary function of the citric acid cycle in metabolism?
- Generate ATP directly from food molecules
- Convert CO2 and water into energy
- Form NADH2 and FADH2 from acetyl CoA
- Oxidize acetyl CoA to CO2 and water (correct)
Why are metabolic pathways considered irreversible?
Why are metabolic pathways considered irreversible?
Which molecule is the reduced form of FAD?
Which molecule is the reduced form of FAD?
In which type of reaction does Y transfer a phosphoryl group to A—X to form Y—A + X?
In which type of reaction does Y transfer a phosphoryl group to A—X to form Y—A + X?
What is the product of the isomerization reaction involving a-D-glucose?
What is the product of the isomerization reaction involving a-D-glucose?
Which system plays a role in regulating metabolic pathways by permitting organisms to respond to changing conditions?
Which system plays a role in regulating metabolic pathways by permitting organisms to respond to changing conditions?
What is the key mechanism for regulating the metabolic flux of metabolites through a pathway?
What is the key mechanism for regulating the metabolic flux of metabolites through a pathway?
How are most reactions in a metabolic pathway characterized?
How are most reactions in a metabolic pathway characterized?
In the context of metabolic pathways, what is ATP often compared to?
In the context of metabolic pathways, what is ATP often compared to?
What is the significance of compartmentation of metabolic processes in eukaryotic cells?
What is the significance of compartmentation of metabolic processes in eukaryotic cells?
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