When are storage and biosynthesis used?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking in which metabolic state (pre-fed, normal, starvation, or fed) storage and biosynthesis processes are most active. This involves understanding how the body prioritizes different metabolic pathways depending on nutrient availability.
Answer
Biosynthesis creates molecules in living organisms. Storage regulates molecule levels or keeps temporary reserves.
Biosynthesis is used by all living organisms to create larger molecules from smaller metabolic subunits. Storage is used to regulate the levels of certain molecules, like auxin, or to temporarily hold reserves like starch.
Answer for screen readers
Biosynthesis is used by all living organisms to create larger molecules from smaller metabolic subunits. Storage is used to regulate the levels of certain molecules, like auxin, or to temporarily hold reserves like starch.
More Information
Biosynthesis involves enzyme-catalyzed processes to create larger molecules. Storage can involve modified molecules.
Sources
- Biosynthesis - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Auxin biosynthesis and storage forms - PubMed - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- The Biosynthesis of Cell Constituents - The Cell - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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