5 Questions
Which type of metabolic pathway involves the degradation of complex macromolecules into simpler molecules?
Catabolism
What is the primary form of energy used to drive fundamental cellular processes?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
What is the main function of anabolism?
To generate complex macromolecules
What are organic molecules broken down into to generate energy in cells?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
What are the main components of food broken down into before being digested by cells?
Proteins into amino acids, polysaccharides into sugars, and fats into fatty acids and glycerol
Test your knowledge on the basic concepts of metabolism in living organisms, including the processes of catabolism and anabolism, and their role in providing cellular energy.
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