Module 2 exam portage learning
microbio 171 BIOD 2025 Questions and
Answers
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
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microbio 171 BIOD 2025 Questions and
Answers
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
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