BMSC 230 - Module 1: Metabolism - Basic Concepts &
Designs- Qs & As
Phototroph Correct Ans-Organisms capable of synthesizing their food from inorganic
substances using light as an energy source
Product Correct Ans-A molecule generated in an enzymatic reaction
Redox Reactions Correct Ans-Reactions in which one molecule becomes reduced by
gaining electrons donated by another molecule that becomes oxidized
Substrate Correct Ans-A reactant in an enzymatic reaction
Vitamin Correct Ans-A metabolically required substance that cannot be synthesized by the
organism and must be obtained from the diet.
Amphibolic Pathway Correct Ans-A pathway that involves both anabolic and catabolic
portions. precursors.
Anabolic Correct Ans-A process in which complex molecules are generated from simple
precursors.
Catabolic Correct Ans-A process in which complex molecules are broken down into simple
precursors
Designs- Qs & As
Phototroph Correct Ans-Organisms capable of synthesizing their food from inorganic
substances using light as an energy source
Product Correct Ans-A molecule generated in an enzymatic reaction
Redox Reactions Correct Ans-Reactions in which one molecule becomes reduced by
gaining electrons donated by another molecule that becomes oxidized
Substrate Correct Ans-A reactant in an enzymatic reaction
Vitamin Correct Ans-A metabolically required substance that cannot be synthesized by the
organism and must be obtained from the diet.
Amphibolic Pathway Correct Ans-A pathway that involves both anabolic and catabolic
portions. precursors.
Anabolic Correct Ans-A process in which complex molecules are generated from simple
precursors.
Catabolic Correct Ans-A process in which complex molecules are broken down into simple
precursors
