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Metabolic Pathways: Energy Conversion and Cellular Processes
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Metabolic Pathways: Energy Conversion and Cellular Processes

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What is the primary purpose of metabolic pathways in cells?

  • To synthesize proteins
  • To break down waste products
  • To regulate gene expression
  • To convert nutrients into energy and building blocks (correct)
  • What is the characteristic of the chemical reactions in metabolic pathways?

  • They are sequences of enzymatically catalyzed reactions (correct)
  • They are non-enzymatically catalyzed
  • They are spontaneously reversible
  • They occur only in aerobic conditions
  • What is the ultimate result of the chemical reactions in metabolic pathways?

  • The production of ATP or other key molecules (correct)
  • The synthesis of DNA
  • The production of water and carbon dioxide
  • The breakdown of proteins
  • How do the reactions in metabolic pathways relate to each other?

    <p>The product of one reaction serves as the substrate for the next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of metabolic pathways in cells?

    <p>They are necessary for growth, repair, and maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the product of one reaction in a metabolic pathway?

    <p>To serve as a substrate for the next reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the enzymatically catalyzed chemical reactions in metabolic pathways?

    <p>The release of energy and formation of key molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the reactions in a metabolic pathway?

    <p>The reactions are sequential and interconnected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of ATP production in metabolic pathways?

    <p>It is a source of energy for cellular processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the building blocks produced in metabolic pathways?

    <p>To support growth, repair, and maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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