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True or false: metabolism is a controlled set of biochemical reactions that occur in living
organisms in order to maintain life. - ANSWER True
True or false: enzymes slow down chemical reactions to conserve energy -
ANSWER false, they speed up (catalyze) chemical reactions
The term for metal ions that assist enzymes during the catalysis reaction -
ANSWER cofactors
What is catabolism? - ANSWER The process of breaking down larger molecules into
useful energy sources
Upon cellular injury, which metabolic process is involved during the growth and repair
phases of the cell. - ANSWER anabolism
An organism that obtains its energy (derives ATP) from photons of light is called a
__________________ - ANSWER phototrophic microorganism
An organism that derives its energy by removing electrons from elemental sulfur would be
classified as a ____________ - ANSWER Lithotroph
Describe the energy transfer process relative to both ADP and ATP - ANSWER ATP
has the energy (phosphate group) to donate, and ADP can accept energy in the form of a
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True or false: metabolism is a controlled set of biochemical reactions that occur in living
organisms in order to maintain life. - ANSWER True
True or false: enzymes slow down chemical reactions to conserve energy -
ANSWER false, they speed up (catalyze) chemical reactions
The term for metal ions that assist enzymes during the catalysis reaction -
ANSWER cofactors
What is catabolism? - ANSWER The process of breaking down larger molecules into
useful energy sources
Upon cellular injury, which metabolic process is involved during the growth and repair
phases of the cell. - ANSWER anabolism
An organism that obtains its energy (derives ATP) from photons of light is called a
__________________ - ANSWER phototrophic microorganism
An organism that derives its energy by removing electrons from elemental sulfur would be
classified as a ____________ - ANSWER Lithotroph
Describe the energy transfer process relative to both ADP and ATP - ANSWER ATP
has the energy (phosphate group) to donate, and ADP can accept energy in the form of a
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