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Which process involves the release of energy through oxidative processes and the breakdown of complex molecules?
Which process involves the release of energy through oxidative processes and the breakdown of complex molecules?
What type of pathway involves the synthesis of larger compounds from smaller precursors and requires energy?
What type of pathway involves the synthesis of larger compounds from smaller precursors and requires energy?
Which of the following is an example of an indigestible polysaccharide present in dietary fiber?
Which of the following is an example of an indigestible polysaccharide present in dietary fiber?
Which enzyme is responsible for cleaving starch and glycogen in the mouth during the digestion of carbohydrates?
Which enzyme is responsible for cleaving starch and glycogen in the mouth during the digestion of carbohydrates?
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Anabolic pathways involve the breakdown of complex molecules and release energy
Anabolic pathways involve the breakdown of complex molecules and release energy
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Which metabolic pathway serves as the link between anabolic and catabolic pathways?
Which metabolic pathway serves as the link between anabolic and catabolic pathways?
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Salivary α-amylase cleaves starch and glycogen by breaking down α-1-4 linkages between glucose residues
Salivary α-amylase cleaves starch and glycogen by breaking down α-1-4 linkages between glucose residues
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The citric acid cycle is the final common pathway for carbohydrate metabolism
The citric acid cycle is the final common pathway for carbohydrate metabolism
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The citric acid cycle is an example of an amphibolic pathway
The citric acid cycle is an example of an amphibolic pathway
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The synthesis of larger compounds from smaller precursors in anabolic pathways requires energy provided by breaking down ATP to ADP + Pi
The synthesis of larger compounds from smaller precursors in anabolic pathways requires energy provided by breaking down ATP to ADP + Pi
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Anabolic pathways involve the synthesis of larger (complex) compounds from smaller precursors and require the breakdown of ATP to ADP + Pi for energy
Anabolic pathways involve the synthesis of larger (complex) compounds from smaller precursors and require the breakdown of ATP to ADP + Pi for energy
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The citric acid cycle is an example of a purely catabolic pathway
The citric acid cycle is an example of a purely catabolic pathway
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Catabolic pathways involve the synthesis of larger compounds from smaller precursors and require energy provided by breaking down ATP to ADP + Pi
Catabolic pathways involve the synthesis of larger compounds from smaller precursors and require energy provided by breaking down ATP to ADP + Pi
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Dietary fiber includes small amounts of free glucose and fructose
Dietary fiber includes small amounts of free glucose and fructose
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The citric acid cycle serves as the link between anabolic and catabolic pathways in metabolism
The citric acid cycle serves as the link between anabolic and catabolic pathways in metabolism
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