Types of Biochemical Reactions Flashcards
The sum of all the biochemical reactions in an organism is referred to as that organism’s _________________.
metabolism
The sum total of all the biochemical reactions in a living organism is called catabolism.
false
What is the metabolic rate of a hummingbird compared to an elephant?
A hundred times faster
A(n) _____reaction breaks down a complex molecule into simpler substances to release energy.
catabolic
Is the breakdown of glucose an anabolic or catabolic reaction?
catabolic
An example of a ________ reaction is the joining of amino acids to form a protein.
anabolic
_______ reactions break down molecules into smaller units and release energy.
catabolic
In a catabolic reaction, ____________.
big molecules are broken down into smaller units
Joining amino acids to form a protein is _____.
anabolic
The breakdown of glucose is an example of a(n) _____.
catabolic process
______reactions are chemical reactions that take place inside the cells of living things.
Biochemical
Anabolic reactions are biochemical reactions in which _____________.
bigger molecules are built from smaller molecules
Which statement about anabolic reactions is true?
Anabolic reactions are endothermic.
What is another term used to describe most endothermic reactions in organisms?
anabolic reactions
What are exothermic reactions in organisms called?
catabolic reactions
The sum total of all the biochemical reactions in a living organism is called catabolism.
false
Which of the following is/are example(s) of an anabolic reaction?
Formation of proteins from amino acids
Exothermic reactions in organisms are always anabolic.
false
The process of metabolism includes both exothermic and endothermic reactions.
true
Biochemical reactions take place inside living cells.
true
Anabolic reactions build up bigger molecules from smaller ones.
true
Biochemical reactions take place inside living cells.
true
Anabolic reactions build up bigger molecules from smaller ones.
true
Cellular respiration involves catabolic reactions.
true
Photosynthesis involves anabolic reactions.
true
