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?

    <p>It breaks down molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Linear pathways are not repeated, while circular pathways are repeated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of anabolic pathways?

    <p>To build up molecules to store energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary site where gluconeogenesis takes place?

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

    What is the purpose of glycogenesis?

    <p>To store excess glucose as glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fate of pyruvate in aerobic conditions?

    <p>It is converted to acetyl-CoA and CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the citric acid cycle?

    <p>It plays a role in both anabolism and catabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between anabolic and catabolic pathways?

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

    What is the purpose of coenzymes in metabolic reactions?

    <p>To bind to an enzyme to activate or function</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Formation of NADH, with a gain of electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They involve the transfer of electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy requirement of anabolic pathways?

    <p>They require energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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