Topic 2.1: Molecules to Metabolism

Question 1

Define molecular biology

Answer 1

a field of study that focuses on investigating biological activity at a molecular level

Question 2

What is a field of study that focuses on investigating biological activity at a molecular level?

Answer 2

molecular biology

Question 3

Define organic compound

Answer 3

a compound that contains carbon and is found in living things

Question 4

What is a compound that contains carbon and is found in living things?

Answer 4

organic compound

Question 5

What are the four principle groups of organic compounds that contribute to much of the structure and function of a cell?

Answer 5

carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins

Question 6

Define anabolic reactions

Answer 6

describe the set of metabolic reactions that build up complex molecules from simpler ones

Question 7

What describe the set of metabolic reactions that build up complex molecules from simpler ones?

Answer 7

anabolic reactions

Question 8

Define catabolic reaction

Answer 8

describe the set of metabolic reactions that break complex molecules down into simpler molecules

Question 9

What describe the set of metabolic reactions that break complex molecules down into simpler molecules?

Answer 9

catabolic reaction

Question 10

What is an example of anabolic reaction?

Answer 10

condensation reaction

Question 11

What is an example of catabolic reaction?

Answer 11

hydrolysis