Multiple Choice
Which statement is false regarding catabolic processes?
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7. Energy and Metabolism
Introduction to Metabolism
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Which of the following best defines metabolism?
A
The process of breaking down food into energy
B
The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life
C
The conversion of light energy into chemical energy
D
The synthesis of proteins from amino acids
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Understand that metabolism refers to all chemical reactions in a living organism, not just one specific type of reaction.
Recognize that metabolism includes both anabolic (building up) and catabolic (breaking down) processes.
Anabolic processes involve the synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, such as protein synthesis from amino acids.
Catabolic processes involve the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, such as breaking down food to release energy.
Conclude that metabolism encompasses the sum of all these reactions, which are essential for maintaining life in an organism.
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