10 Questions
What is the term for the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones with the release of energy?
Catabolism
Which enzyme is responsible for the hydrolysis of carbohydrates in saliva?
Amylase
In which organelle does the citric acid cycle take place?
Mitochondria
What is the process called when large molecules are synthesized from smaller ones with the absorption of energy?
Anabolism
Which type of metabolic pathway generates a final product different from any of the reactants?
Linear pathway
What happens to triacylglycerols in the small intestines?
Hydrolyzed into monosaccharides
Which enzyme is responsible for cleaving large protein backbones into smaller peptides in the stomach?
Pepsin
What forms when acetyl groups are bonded to coenzyme A?
Acetyl-CoA
Which molecule is oxidized to CO2 in the citric acid cycle?
Acetyl-CoA
What is the role of bile in digestion?
Emulsifies triacylglycerols
Learn about metabolism, catabolism, anabolism, and metabolic pathways with a focus on linear pathways. Explore how organisms break down large molecules in catabolism and synthesize large molecules in anabolism.
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