Textbook Question
For the phrase given below, indicate the type of metabolism referred to, using the following choices:
a. Anabolism only
b. Both anabolism and catabolism (amphibolic)
c. Catabolism only
Includes metabolism
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Ch. 5 - Microbial Metabolism
Bauman6th EditionMicrobiology with Diseases by TaxonomyISBN: 9780134832302
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - A Brief History of Microbiology31
- Ch. 2 - The Chemistry of Microbiology28
- Ch. 3 - Cell Structure and Function39
- Ch. 4 - Microscopy, Staining, and Classification25
- Ch. 5 - Microbial Metabolism51
- Ch. 6 - Microbial Nutrition and Growth37
- Ch. 7 - Microbial Genetics51
- Ch. 8 - Recombinant DNA Technology21
- Ch. 9 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment36
- Ch. 10 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs21
- Ch. 11 - Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes29
- Ch. 12 - Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes34
- Ch. 13 - Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions23
- Ch. 14 - Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology35
- Ch. 15 - Innate Immunity34
- Ch. 16 - Adaptive Immunity21
- Ch. 17 - Immunization and Immune Testing29
- Ch. 18 - Immune Disorders22
- Ch. 19 - Pathogenic Gram-Positive Bacteria25
- Ch. 20 - Pathogenic Gram-Negative Cocci and Bacilli28
- Ch. 21 - Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Spirochetes, and Vibrios25
- Ch. 22 - Pathogenic Fungi47
- Ch. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors44
- Ch. 24 - Pathogenic DNA Viruses23
- Ch. 25 - Pathogenic RNA Viruses30
- Ch. 26 - Applied and Industrial Microbiology29
- Ch. 27 - Microbial Ecology and Microbiomes22
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Chapter 5, Problem 6
For the phrase given below, indicate the type of metabolism referred to, using the following choices:
a. Anabolism only
b. Both anabolism and catabolism (amphibolic)
c. Catabolism only
Includes hydrolytic reactions
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Understand the definitions of the metabolism types: Anabolism refers to biosynthetic processes that build complex molecules from simpler ones, usually requiring energy; Catabolism refers to the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy; Amphibolic pathways involve both anabolic and catabolic reactions.
Recognize that hydrolytic reactions involve the cleavage of chemical bonds through the addition of water, which typically breaks down larger molecules into smaller units.
Since hydrolytic reactions break down molecules, they are part of catabolic processes where complex molecules are degraded to release energy or simpler components.
Therefore, identify that the phrase 'Includes hydrolytic reactions' corresponds to catabolism only.
Summarize that the correct choice for this phrase is option c: catabolism only.
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Key Concepts
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Catabolism
Catabolism refers to the metabolic pathways that break down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy. It often involves hydrolytic reactions, where water is used to break chemical bonds, such as in the digestion of macromolecules.
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Anabolism
Anabolism encompasses metabolic pathways that build complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy input. These biosynthetic reactions are essential for cell growth and repair but typically do not involve hydrolysis.
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Hydrolytic Reactions
Hydrolytic reactions involve the cleavage of chemical bonds through the addition of water. These reactions are common in catabolic processes, such as breaking down proteins into amino acids, and are key to understanding metabolism types.
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