Metabolism Overview and Biological Transformations
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What is the energy currency of life in living cells?

  • ATP (correct)
  • ADP
  • Fatty acids
  • Glucose
  • Which type of reaction releases energy?

  • Catabolic reaction
  • Exergonic reaction (correct)
  • Anabolic reaction
  • Endergonic reaction
  • What is the entire set of enzyme-catalyzed transformations of organic molecules in living cells known as?

  • Metabolism (correct)
  • Anabolism
  • Metamorphosis
  • Catabolism
  • Which compounds provide chemical energy in living cells?

    <p>Glucose and fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be formed by the oxidation of carbon compounds like glucose and fatty acids?

    <p>ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What regulates metabolic pathways in living cells?

    <p>Regulatory enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of ATP in cells?

    <p>To provide energy for cell processes by linking catabolism and anabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?

    <p>Adenine + Ribose + 3 phosphate groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process results in the production of ATP supported by the energy released from another high-energy bond that leads to phosphorylation of ADP to ATP?

    <p>Oxidative phosphorylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phase of intermediary metabolism concerned with the energy-yielding degradation of nutrient molecules?

    <p>Catabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of redox coenzymes in catabolism?

    <p>To oxidize coenzymes and transfer electrons to the electron transport chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves substrates losing electrons and oxidizing coenzymes to collect electrons for ATP production?

    <p>Oxidative phosphorylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of ATP in the context of metabolism?

    <p>To serve as a high-energy phosphate donor for anabolic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reaction is characterized by the transfer of electrons from a donor to an acceptor molecule?

    <p>Redox reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of ATP production that occurs in the absence of mitochondria or anaerobiosis?

    <p>Substrate-level phosphorylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of intermediary metabolism involves the biosynthesis of cell components from smaller precursors?

    <p>Anabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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