The process of converting complex molecules into simpler ones with the release of energy is known as:
Anabolism
Catabolism
Metabolism
Homeostasis
Related Questions
The free energy of a system, in a spontaneous reaction
Decreases
Increases
Becomes equal to zero
Remains unchanged
Pick the odd statement out
Removal of from amino acids converts an amino acid into an amine
All the biomolecules have a turnover
Metabolic pathway are termed as transformation reactions
Metabolic pathways always follows a linear route
A product of metabolism is called a
Metabolite
Catabolite
Anabolite
All of these
Select the false statement I. Living process is a constant effort to prevent falling into equilibrium II. Energy can enter and leave a cell III. Matter can enter and leave a cell IV. Metabolic pathways are interlinked
Only I
Only IV
I and IV
Only II
Which of these is NOT a metabolic process?
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Digestion
Diffusion of oxygen across a cell membrane
Which process releases energy stored in glucose?
Photosynthesis
Protein synthesis
DNA replication
Cellular respiration
The metabolic flow is called
Dynamic state of body constituents
Flow of traffic junctions
Turn over flow
Adiabatic flow of reactions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metabolic pathways?
Regulation of the pathway
Catalysis by enzymes
Occurring in a non-sequential manner
Often compartmentalized within cells
Which of the following statement(s) are/is correct?
I. In the process of metabolism, all organic biomolecules are constantly being broken down but not being built up through chemical reactions
II. A product of metabolism in called a metabolite, but not always
III. Metabolism is always known to built up new products
IV. Metabolism is the characteristic feature of non-living things
Only I and II are correct
Only III and IV are correct
I, II, III and IV are correct
None of the statements are correct
Catabolism is best described as:
The synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones.
The breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones.
The regulation of metabolic pathways.
The transport of substances across membranes.
