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What is the main function of catabolic reactions in metabolism?
What is the main function of catabolic reactions in metabolism?
- Convert nutrients to energy (correct)
- Produce metabolites
- Lead to the synthesis of larger biomolecules
- Build larger molecules from smaller molecules
How do anabolic pathways differ from catabolic pathways in metabolism?
How do anabolic pathways differ from catabolic pathways in metabolism?
- Anabolic pathways create metabolites
- Anabolic pathways break down large molecules
- Anabolic pathways release energy
- Anabolic pathways build larger molecules (correct)
What is the significance of metabolic pathways in metabolism?
What is the significance of metabolic pathways in metabolism?
- They synthesize new organic materials
- They are series of chemical reactions (correct)
- They convert nutrients to energy
- They produce metabolites
Which class of compounds is NOT mentioned as a major metabolite in the text?
Which class of compounds is NOT mentioned as a major metabolite in the text?
What is the primary criteria for distinguishing subsets of metabolites in studies, according to the text?
What is the primary criteria for distinguishing subsets of metabolites in studies, according to the text?
What do anabolic pathways use the energy released by catabolic pathways for?
What do anabolic pathways use the energy released by catabolic pathways for?
Which type of metabolites are commonly lipids?
Which type of metabolites are commonly lipids?
What type of compounds are included in polar metabolites?
What type of compounds are included in polar metabolites?
What do green plants use sunlight energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into?
What do green plants use sunlight energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into?
What is the primary function of lipids in living organisms?
What is the primary function of lipids in living organisms?
What type of molecules are proteins made up of in all living matter?
What type of molecules are proteins made up of in all living matter?
