Metabolism

Question 1

What is metabolism?

Answer 1

Metabolism is the sum of all the reactions that take place in a cell or in the body

Question 2

True or False: Metabolism only refers to the breakdown of substances.

Answer 2

False: Metabolism includes both the breakdown (catabolism) and the synthesis (anabolism) of substances.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The two main types of metabolic pathways are __________ and __________.

Answer 3

catabolic; anabolic

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an anabolic reaction? A) Glycolysis B) Photosynthesis C) Cellular respiration

Answer 4

B) Photosynthesis

Question 5

What role do enzymes play in metabolism?

Answer 5

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up metabolic reactions without being consumed in the process.

Question 6

What are some metabolic reactions?

Answer 6

-the conversion of glucose to starch. Glycogen and cellulose
-the reactions of respiration
-the reaction of photosynthesis
-the breakdown of excess proteins in the liver form urea for exretion

Question 7

What is the functions of the liver?

Answer 7

-detoxifying poisonous substances such as the ethanol from alcoholic drinks