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Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of metabolism?
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?
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?
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?
In which type of metabolism are compounds synthesized or built up?
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How are the chemical reactions of metabolism organized?
How are the chemical reactions of metabolism organized?
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