All of the chemical reactions that occur in the body are collectively known as __________.
- metabolism
- catabolism
- anabolism
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Which of the following is considered to be a “molecule of energy”?
- cofactors
- protein
- ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
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Energy is released when __________.
- a phosphate is added to the ATP molecule
- the last phosphate bond is broken in the ATP molecule
- either a phosphate is added or removed from the ATP molecule
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When the ATP molecule releases energy by breaking the bond of the last phosphate, it forms __________.
- adenosine monophosphate and two inorganic phosphates
- adenosine diphosphate and inorganic phosphate
- an adenosine molecule without any phosphates attached to it
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Most enzymes have a name that ends in which of the following suffixes?
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Most enzymes are __________ molecules, and coenzymes are __________ molecules.
- protein; ATP
- nonprotein; ATP
- protein; nonprotein
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The high energy bonds of ATP are __________.
- located between the adenine and the ribose molecule
- associated with the last two phosphates
- located between the adenosine and the phosphate molecules
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There are times during metabolism when glucose is broken down to form energy. The breakdown of glucose, or any molecule, is known as __________.
- catabolism
- catalytic processes
- anabolism
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There are times during metabolism when glucose is formed. The formation of glucose, or any molecule, from other smaller molecules, is known as __________.
- catabolism
- anabolism
- catalytic processes
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