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Which term refers to the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones?
Which term refers to the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones?
- Synthesis
- Catabolism (correct)
- Anabolism
- Metabolism
What is the main difference between catabolism and anabolism?
What is the main difference between catabolism and anabolism?
- Energy is released in both catabolism and anabolism
- Energy is absorbed in both catabolism and anabolism
- There is no energy change in either catabolism or anabolism
- Energy is released in catabolism and absorbed in anabolism (correct)
What is a metabolic pathway?
What is a metabolic pathway?
- A series of consecutive reactions forming a cycle (correct)
- A single reaction that breaks down molecules
- A random set of reactions with no specific order
- An isolated reaction with no energy changes
Which type of pathway generates a final product different from the reactants?
Which type of pathway generates a final product different from the reactants?
In which type of pathway, energy is generally absorbed during the synthesis of large molecules?
In which type of pathway, energy is generally absorbed during the synthesis of large molecules?
What is the process that involves the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones?
What is the process that involves the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones?
Which enzyme is involved in the hydrolysis of carbohydrates in the small intestine?
Which enzyme is involved in the hydrolysis of carbohydrates in the small intestine?
What is the process where energy is generally released during the breakdown of large molecules?
What is the process where energy is generally released during the breakdown of large molecules?
During protein digestion, which enzyme is responsible for cleaving the large protein backbone into smaller peptides?
During protein digestion, which enzyme is responsible for cleaving the large protein backbone into smaller peptides?
What type of pathway regenerates the first reaction in a series of reactions?
What type of pathway regenerates the first reaction in a series of reactions?
Where does the catabolism of food begin?
Where does the catabolism of food begin?
