5 Questions
What is the main function of metabolism in living organisms?
To bring about changes in substance, energy, and information
What are the intermediate products of metabolic reactions called?
Metabolites
What is the primary role of the respiratory chain in metabolic processes?
To facilitate electron transport
Which process involves the transport of NADH through the mitochondrial membrane?
Oxidative phosphorylation
Which type of compounds are synthesized from simple molecules during metabolism?
The body's own biomolecules
Study Notes
Metabolic Processes
- The main function of metabolism in living organisms is to convert energy and nutrients into the components that make up living cells.
- Intermediate products of metabolic reactions are called metabolites.
- The primary role of the respiratory chain in metabolic processes is to generate energy for the cell in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
- The process that involves the transport of NADH through the mitochondrial membrane is called the electron transport chain.
- During metabolism, complex molecules, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, are synthesized from simple molecules.
Test your knowledge of metabolic processes with this quiz. Learn about the general characteristics and mechanisms of transforming organic compounds in our organism, as well as oxidative phosphorylation. Presented by Prof. Amelia Tero-Vescan from Universitätsmedizin Neumarkt a. M. Campus Hamburg.
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