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Catabolism involves the conversion of simple substances into complex substances.
Catabolism involves the conversion of simple substances into complex substances.
False
Anabolism requires energy to convert simple substances into complex substances.
Anabolism requires energy to convert simple substances into complex substances.
True
Amylase is an enzyme that converts proteins into amino acids.
Amylase is an enzyme that converts proteins into amino acids.
False
Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions.
Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions.
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Proteases convert nucleic acids into nucleotides.
Proteases convert nucleic acids into nucleotides.
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Study Notes
Metabolic Reactions
- Metabolism involves both catabolic and anabolic reactions
- Catabolism breaks down complex organic molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy
- Anabolism builds complex organic molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy
- Nutrients (complex organic substances) are broken down for energy or used to build complex organic molecules
Enzymes
- Enzymes are proteins that catalyze metabolic reactions
- Specific enzymes catalyze specific reactions
- Enzymes lower the activation energy needed for a reaction
- Enzymes are essential for the efficient functioning of metabolic pathways
Examples of Enzymes and their Reactions
- Amylase breaks down starch to glucose
- Pepsin breaks down proteins to amino acids
- Proteases break down proteins to amino acids
- Lipases break down fats to fatty acids and glycerol
- Nucleases break down nucleic acids to nucleotides
Respiration
- Respiration is a catabolic process that breaks down organic molecules (like glucose) to produce energy
- It uses oxygen (aerobic) and produces CO2 and water as byproducts
- Respiration can be cellular or organismal, referring to the biological processes occurring within cells or in an entire organism.
Products of Catabolism
- The products of catabolism often include simpler molecules such as carbon dioxide and water, releasing energy in the process.
- These products can either be used by the organism for energy or as building blocks for anabolism, or waste products expelled from the organism.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of metabolic reactions including both catabolic and anabolic processes. You will explore the role of enzymes in these reactions, their specific functions, and examples of major enzymes involved in digestion and metabolism. Test your understanding of how energy is transformed and utilized in biological systems.
