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What is the primary form of energy release in catabolic reactions?
What is the primary form of energy release in catabolic reactions?
- Lipids
- Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) (correct)
- Glucose
- Proteins
What is metabolism?
What is metabolism?
- Breaking down + building (correct)
- Only creating energy
- Just breaking down
- Just building up
Which chemical bond in ATP can release the most energy when split?
Which chemical bond in ATP can release the most energy when split?
- The bond between the second and third phosphate groups (correct)
- The bond between the adenosine and ribose
- The bond between the first and second phosphate groups
- The bond between the ribose and the first phosphate group
What is the preferred source for creating ATP in the body?
What is the preferred source for creating ATP in the body?
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What do catabolic reactions do to larger nutrients?
What do catabolic reactions do to larger nutrients?
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