Biochemistry (Metabolism)

Question 1

metabolism is

Answer 1

the sum total of all biochemical reactions that occur inside cells.

Metabolism = anabolism + catabolism

Question 2

anabolism

Answer 2

synthesis of complex molecules from simpler molecules. anabolism is the formation of marcomolecules from monomers by condensation reaction

ie. many glucose molecules -> starch

Question 3

catabolism

Answer 3

breakdown of large complex molecules into small simpler molecules. catabolsim includes the hydrolysis of macromolecules into monomers

ie. triglyceride -> 3 fatty acids + glycerol

Question 4

BMI=

Answer 4

MASS/ HEIGHT2