5 Questions
Which class of chemical reactions in metabolism release energy?
Catabolic reactions
What is the breakdown of complex organic compounds into simpler products called?
Catabolism
What are the enzyme-regulated chemical reactions that release energy called?
Catabolic reactions
What is the sum total of all biosynthetic reactions in the cell called?
Anabolism
What type of reactions often involve dehydration synthesis reactions?
Anabolic reactions
Test your knowledge on the metabolic diversity among microorganisms and their different ways of breaking down complex organic compounds into simpler products. Explore the enzyme-regulated chemical reactions that release energy and those that require energy.
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