5 Questions
What type of pathway involves the synthesis of larger complex compounds from smaller precursors and requires energy?
Anabolic pathways
Which enzyme cleaves starch and glycogen in the mouth to produce α-dextrins?
Salivary amylase
Which type of pathway involves oxidative processes and release of energy through the breakdown of complex molecules?
Catabolic pathways
What is the final common pathway in metabolism?
Citric acid cycle
Which type of pathway serves as a link between the anabolic and catabolic pathways?
Amphibolic pathways
Study Notes
Metabolic Pathways
- Anabolic pathways involve the synthesis of larger complex compounds from smaller precursors and require energy.
Enzymes in Digestion
- Amylase is the enzyme that cleaves starch and glycogen in the mouth to produce α-dextrins.
Catabolic Pathways
- Catabolic pathways involve oxidative processes and release of energy through the breakdown of complex molecules.
Common Metabolic Pathway
- The citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle or tricarboxylic acid cycle) is the final common pathway in metabolism.
Connecting Pathways
- The pentose phosphate pathway serves as a link between the anabolic and catabolic pathways.
Test your knowledge of metabolic pathways with this quiz. Explore anabolic and catabolic processes, including the synthesis and breakdown of complex molecules and the energy requirements for these reactions.
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