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Metabolic Pathways in Cellular Activity

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What is the primary function of metabolic pathways in terms of energy?

To capture solar energy or degrade energy-rich nutrients from the environment (correct)
To synthesize biomolecules for specialized cellular functions
To convert nutrient molecules into the cell's own characteristic molecules
To polymerize monomeric precursors into macromolecules

What is the outcome of converting nutrient molecules into the cell's own characteristic molecules?

Formation of precursors of macromolecules (correct)
Synthesis of biomolecules for specialized cellular functions
Production of energy-rich molecules
Breakdown of macromolecules into monomers

What is the result of polymerizing monomeric precursors?

Production of biomolecules for specialized cellular functions
Formation of energy-rich molecules
Formation of macromolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides (correct)
Synthesis of nutrient molecules

What is the purpose of synthesizing and degrading biomolecules required for specialized cellular functions?

To maintain cellular homeostasis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between metabolic pathways and multienzyme systems?

Metabolic pathways cooperate with multienzyme systems (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of obtaining chemical energy in metabolism?

To support cellular functions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of multienzyme systems in metabolic pathways?

To cooperate in cellular activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting nutrient molecules into cell's own characteristic molecules?

Synthesis of biomolecules (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of molecules are polymerized from monomeric precursors?

Polysaccharides and nucleic acids (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of degrading biomolecules in metabolism?

To remove damaged molecules (B) Signup and view all the answers