Metabolism Basics Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of metabolism?

  • Conversion of food to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates
  • Conversion of light energy to chemical energy (correct)
  • Conversion of the energy in food to energy available to run cellular processes
  • Elimination of metabolic wastes

Which type of metabolic reaction involves the breaking down of compounds?

  • Isobaric
  • Anabolic
  • Hyperbolic
  • Catabolic (correct)

What is the term for the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in living organisms?

  • Metabolism (correct)
  • Endothermic reactions
  • Enzymatic reactions
  • Exothermic reactions

In which type of metabolism are compounds synthesized or built up?

<p>Anabolic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the chemical reactions of metabolism organized?

<p>$Into$ $metabolic$ $pathways$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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