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What are the four functions of metabolism?
What are the four functions of metabolism?
Catabolism is the biosynthesis of biomolecules.
Catabolism is the biosynthesis of biomolecules.
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What are the two main components of metabolism?
What are the two main components of metabolism?
Catabolism and Anabolism
The degradation process in catabolism releases free ______.
The degradation process in catabolism releases free ______.
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What is required for the biosynthesis of biomolecules in anabolism?
What is required for the biosynthesis of biomolecules in anabolism?
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What is a metabolic pathway?
What is a metabolic pathway?
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Biomolecules are predominantly composed of _______, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
Biomolecules are predominantly composed of _______, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
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Metabolic pathways can either be separate or form a multienzyme complex.
Metabolic pathways can either be separate or form a multienzyme complex.
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Study Notes
Metabolism Overview
- Metabolism is the process by which living systems obtain and use free energy for their functions.
- It involves highly coordinated cellular actions.
- Metabolism encompasses four key functions: obtaining energy, converting nutrients into macromolecules, assembling macromolecules into cellular structures, and degrading macromolecules for biological function.
Catabolism and Anabolism
- Metabolism consists of two primary branches: catabolism and anabolism.
- Catabolism is the breakdown of complex biomolecules (nucleotides, proteins, lipids, and polysaccharides) into simpler components, releasing energy.
- Anabolism is the synthesis of complex biomolecules from simple precursors, which requires energy.
Metabolic Pathways
- Metabolic pathways are sequences of connected enzymatic reactions that produce a specific product.
- They consist of sequential steps, with over 2,000 metabolic reactions, each catalyzed by a distinct enzyme.
- Enzymes can be physically separated or form multienzyme complexes, facilitating the transfer of intermediates.
- Some pathways reside within membranes, allowing diffusion of enzymes and substrates within the membrane.
Catabolism and Anabolism Relationship
- Catabolic and anabolic pathways are interconnected.
- Catabolism breaks down complex metabolites into simpler products, such as acetyl units linked to coenzyme A, releasing free energy.
- This free energy is conserved by reducing NADP+ to NADPH or coupling exergonic reactions to ATP synthesis.
- In anabolism, complex biomolecules are synthesized from simple precursors, requiring energy from ATP hydrolysis or NADH oxidation.
- Anabolic pathways often begin with a few common metabolites and diverge into a wide range of biomolecules.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of metabolism, including its two branches: catabolism and anabolism. It also delves into metabolic pathways and the enzymatic reactions that drive these processes. Test your understanding of how living systems harness energy and synthesize necessary biomolecules.
