Multiple Choice
Which of the following pathways causes the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate?
10. Anerobic Respiration
Breakdown and Utilization of Sugars and Fats
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Which of the following definitions defines anabolism?
A
All reactions that breakdown molecules
B
All reactions that synthesize molecules
C
A metabolic pathway that leads to the production of energy
D
Process of harvesting useful energy from bonds in sugar molecules
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Understand that metabolism is divided into two main categories: anabolism and catabolism.
Recognize that anabolism refers to the set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, typically requiring energy input.
Identify that catabolism, in contrast, involves the breakdown of molecules into smaller units, releasing energy.
Analyze the given options to determine which one describes the synthesis of molecules, which is characteristic of anabolism.
Conclude that the definition 'All reactions that synthesize molecules' correctly describes anabolism, as it involves building complex molecules from simpler ones.
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