11 Questions
What are the products of catabolic reactions in the body?
Simple molecules such as glucose, amino acids, glycerol, and fatty acids
What is the purpose of anabolic reactions in the body?
To build more complex molecules such as glycogen, proteins, and triglycerides
What is the body's preferred source of energy for synthesizing ATP molecules?
Glucose
What are carbohydrates composed of?
Polysaccharides made out of sugars
What is the result of glucose metabolism in the body?
The production of ATP molecules
What is the byproduct of anabolic reactions in the body?
Heat and ATP
What is the process by which ATP is produced from glucose?
Cellular respiration
What are the building blocks of glycogen?
Glucose units
Which cells are responsible for glycogen synthesis?
Both hepatocytes and muscle cells
What is the process by which triglycerides are synthesized?
Lipogenesis
What are triglycerides a component of?
Lipids
Learn about the catabolic reactions that break down complex molecules into simple building blocks like glucose and amino acids, and how these nutrients are used in anabolic processes to build essential molecules for bodily functions.
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