Metabolism Processes

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What is the location of anaerobic metabolism in the human body?

Nucleus

Cytoplasm (correct)

Endoplasmic reticulum

Mitochondria

Which type of metabolism requires oxygen?

Catabolic metabolism

Aerobic metabolism (correct)

Anabolic metabolism

Anaerobic metabolism

What is the purpose of enzymes in metabolic pathways?

To slow down reactions

To decrease the energy required for reactions

To speed up reactions (correct)

To change the direction of reactions

What is the characteristic of a catabolic pathway?

It breaks down molecules Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a linear and circular metabolic pathway?

Linear pathways are not repeated, while circular pathways are repeated Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of anabolic pathways?

To build up molecules to store energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site where gluconeogenesis takes place?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of glycogenesis?

To store excess glucose as glycogen Signup and view all the answers

What is the fate of pyruvate in aerobic conditions?

It is converted to acetyl-CoA and CO2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the citric acid cycle?

It plays a role in both anabolism and catabolism Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when glycogen is broken down into glucose?

Glycogenolysis Signup and view all the answers

How many reaction steps are involved in the degradation of glycogen to glucose?

2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between anabolic and catabolic pathways?

Anabolic pathways build up larger compounds, while catabolic pathways break them down Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of coenzymes in metabolic reactions?

To bind to an enzyme to activate or function Signup and view all the answers

In which type of reaction is a hydride ion (H-) removed from an organic molecule?

Oxidation reaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of NAD+ receiving a hydride from another molecule?

Formation of NADH, with a gain of electrons Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of metabolic pathways that involve electron transfer reactions?

They involve the transfer of electrons Signup and view all the answers

What is the energy requirement of anabolic pathways?

They require energy Signup and view all the answers