Metabolism Overview Quiz

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What is the primary function of metabolism in the body?

To detoxify harmful substances

To derive energy and synthesize new molecules (correct)

To regulate hormonal balance

To facilitate muscle contraction

Which of the following best describes the role of the liver in metabolism?

It is primarily responsible for enzyme activation.

It serves as the main site for energy production.

It synthesizes proteins required for metabolic processes. (correct)

It primarily stores excess nutrients.

What occurs when the supply of nutrients exceeds the body's demand?

The body stores the excess raw materials. (correct)

The body expels the excess nutrients.

The body increases metabolic rate.

The body uses all available nutrients immediately.

Which cells in the body are considered the most active in metabolic processes?

Liver, muscle, and brain cells Signup and view all the answers

Metabolism involves thousands of chemical reactions occurring throughout the body. What is primarily required for these reactions?

Enzymes, minerals, and vitamins Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of inadequate nutrient supply for the body?

The body utilizes stored materials to meet its needs. Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT a macronutrient used in metabolism?

Vitamins Signup and view all the answers

How does the body handle waste and by-products of metabolism?

It discards them as waste. Signup and view all the answers

What is required to break a covalent bond?

Input of energy in various forms Signup and view all the answers

What happens to electrons when they are excited?

They weaken the covalent bonds Signup and view all the answers

What process occurs after excited electrons return to a stable configuration?

They often form new covalent bonds Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an exothermic reaction?

Output of energy is greater than the activation energy Signup and view all the answers

In an energetically neutral reaction, what is the relationship between the energy levels of the products and reactants?

Energy levels are the same Signup and view all the answers

What typically happens when electrons return to their original state after excitation?

They emit energy as a series of small steps Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT a requirement for a covalent bond to break?

Presence of oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of an activation energy peak in a chemical reaction?

It represents the energy required to initiate the reaction Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an endothermic reaction?

It has a higher energy level of products compared to reactants. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reaction typically involves breaking down larger molecules?

Catabolic reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of enzymes in metabolic reactions?

To catalyze biochemical reactions. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two distinct domains of an enzyme's active site?

Binding site and catalytic site. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the enzyme after it catalyzes a reaction?

It remains unchanged and can be reused. Signup and view all the answers

Why would biological reactions proceed too slowly without enzymes?

The reactions require specific catalysts to occur. Signup and view all the answers

What type of reactions are typically anabolic?

Reactions that build larger molecules from smaller ones. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic mainly determines the folding pattern of a protein?

The sequence of amino acids. Signup and view all the answers

What are cofactors in relation to enzymes?

They are helper molecules that can be organic or inorganic and essential for enzyme activity. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a coenzyme from a prosthetic group?

A prosthetic group binds tightly or covalently, whereas a coenzyme binds loosely or tightly but not covalently. Signup and view all the answers

How are enzymes typically named?

According to the reaction they catalyze. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a dehydrogenase enzyme?

It transfers hydride ions to an electron acceptor. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is TRUE about phosphorylases?

They facilitate the addition or removal of phosphate groups. Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction is catalyzed by a carboxylase enzyme?

Incorporation of carbon dioxide into a substrate. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of enzyme catalyzes the removal of a carbon dioxide molecule from a substrate?

Decarboxylase Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a kinase enzyme?

It catalyzes the addition of phosphate groups. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Metabolism

The human body is a factory: it uses food to generate energy, produce materials, store excess, and dispose of waste products.
The body's factory functions through metabolism.
Metabolism refers to all chemical reactions within cells that keep organisms alive and provide energy for growth and propagation.
Metabolism utilizes fats, carbohydrates, and proteins for energy production and synthesis.
The liver, muscle, and brain have the most active metabolic sites.
Chemical reactions involve the breaking and formation of covalent bonds.
Each chemical reaction has an associated activation energy, which is the minimum energy required to start the reaction.
Breaking covalent bonds requires an initial input of energy (activation energy), while forming covalent bonds can release energy.
Reactions are categorized as thermo-neutral, exothermic, or endothermic based on their energy output.
Exothermic reactions release more energy than the activation energy required and proceed spontaneously.
Endothermic reactions require an input of heat to occur.
Reactions involving the breakdown of complex molecules (catabolic) are usually exothermic, while those involving the synthesis of larger molecules (anabolic) are endothermic.

Enzymes

Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts for metabolic reactions.
Enzymes speed up reactions by temporarily binding to their substrate molecule, facilitating molecular modifications, and releasing the altered product.
Enzyme structure: most enzymes are proteins, but some require additional non-protein components called cofactors.
Cofactors are helper molecules that can be inorganic or organic, categorized into coenzymes and prosthetic groups.
Coenzymes are organic molecules that are loosely or tightly bound to enzymes.
Prosthetic groups are metal ions or organic molecules that are tightly or covalently bound to enzymes.
Enzyme terminology: enzymes are named based on the reactions they catalyze.
"Kinases" add a phosphate group to a substrate molecule, while "phosphatases" remove it.
"Synthases" synthesize specific molecules, "carboxylases" add carbon dioxide, and "decarboxylases" remove carbon dioxide.
"Dehydrogenases" oxidize the substrate via transferring hydride ions to an electron acceptor, typically NAD+ or FAD.
"Isomerases" re-arrange the atoms within a substrate molecule.

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This quiz provides insights into the metabolic processes that fuel human life. Explore how the body utilizes food to generate energy, produce materials, and manage waste. Test your understanding of key concepts such as activation energy and the classification of chemical reactions.