Examples of anabolic reactions include protein synthesis, glycogen formation, and photosynthesis.
Examples of catabolic reactions include digestion and oxidation of substrates during respiration.
Build or break
1. Which statement correctly matches anabolic reactions to their energy requirement and reaction type?
2. Which set lists the forms of energy important to living organisms?
3. Metabolism is best described as what process in living organisms?
What is metabolism in living organisms?
The sum of all chemical reactions converting reactants into products.
What type of energy change characterizes anabolic reactions?
They are endergonic, requiring energy.
Which forms of energy are important to living organisms?
Kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical energy.
What is ATP in cellular energy use?
The energy currency used in cells.
Metabolism definition
Sum of all chemical reactions in organisms.
Anabolic reactions
Require energy; build macromolecules.
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