Metabolism Flashcards

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____ is the building of complex structures from simpler ones, and required energy, much of which is supplied by ____.

A

Anabolism;

ATP

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____ is the breakdown of complex structures into simpler ones. Much of the energy is captured in ____.

A

Catabolism;

ATP

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____ is the entire set of reactions comprising both anabolism and catabolism.

A

Metabolism

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Carbohydrate is stored in the body as ____.

A

Glycogen.

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____ is the set of reactions in which the body generates glycogen polymers from glucose.

A

Glycogenesis.

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