What is the primary difference between anabolism and catabolism?

Metabolic Reactions and Their Types

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Both anabolism and catabolism build up molecules.
Both anabolism and catabolism break down molecules.
Anabolism builds up molecules, while catabolism breaks them down.
Anabolism breaks down molecules, while catabolism builds them up.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about metabolism?
It includes both the building up and breaking down of molecules.
It only involves the building up of molecules.
It is unrelated to chemical reactions in the body.
It only involves the breakdown of molecules.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of reaction involves breaking down large molecules into smaller ones?
Decomposition reaction
Exchange reaction
Synthesis reaction
Reversible reaction
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is another name for a decomposition reaction that involves water?
Hydrolysis
Dehydration synthesis
Exchange reaction
Reversible reaction
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In an anabolic reaction, what happens to water molecules?
They remain unchanged.
They are removed from the reaction.
They are converted into energy.
They are added to the reaction.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of reaction is characterized by the combination of smaller molecules into larger ones?
Decomposition reaction
Synthesis reaction
Exchange reaction
Reversible reaction
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an exchange reaction also known as?
Decomposition reaction
Synthesis reaction
Double displacement reaction
Single displacement reaction
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