Metabolism Quiz

What is the primary function of metabolism in organisms?

• To create energy from sunlight

• To store genetic information

• To maintain life through biochemical reactions

• To produce waste products

Which of the following is a key component of catabolism?

• Storage of energy in the form of fat

• Formation of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources

• Energy production through the breakdown of organic compounds

• Synthesis of proteins

What is the role of enzymes in metabolic reactions?

• To store energy

• To slow down reactions

• To act as substrates

• To catalyze reactions and increase their rates

Which process converts glucose into pyruvate?

• Citric Acid Cycle

• Fermentation

• Glycolysis

• Glycogenesis

What is the main product of the pentose phosphate pathway?

• ATP

• Glucose

• Lactate

• NADPH

Which of the following is a function of lipids in metabolism?

• Carbohydrate breakdown

• DNA replication

• Protein synthesis

• Energy storage

What is the primary role of ATP in metabolism?

• To store genetic information

• To act as a coenzyme

• To transfer energy between reactions

• To catalyze metabolic pathways

Which type of metabolism uses light energy to produce organic compounds?

• Autotrophy

• Heterotrophy

• Phototrophy

• Chemotrophy

What is the process of synthesizing glucose from non-carbohydrate sources called?

• Gluconeogenesis

• Fermentation

• Glycolysis

• Glycogenolysis

Which of the following is a characteristic of anabolic reactions?

• They occur spontaneously

• They break down molecules

• They require energy input

• They release energy