Examples of anabolic reactions include protein synthesis, glycogen formation, and photosynthesis.
Examples of catabolic reactions include digestion and oxidation of substrates during respiration.
Build or break
1. Which statement correctly matches anabolic reactions to their energy requirement and reaction type?
2. What is metabolism in living organisms?
3. Which set lists the forms of energy important to living organisms?
What is metabolism in living organisms?
The sum of all chemical reactions converting reactants into products.
Metabolism definition
Sum of all chemical reactions in organisms.
What type of energy change characterizes anabolic reactions?
They are endergonic, requiring energy.
Anabolic reactions
Require energy; build macromolecules.
Which forms of energy are important to living organisms?
Kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical energy.
Catabolic reactions
Release energy; break down substrates.
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