AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

ENZYMES AND METABOLISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or false? Strings of sequential reactions, all carried out by sugars and phosphates, are called metabolic pathways.
A
True
B
False; carried out by enzymes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Each separate reaction is catalyzed by a different enzyme They can often be regulated by feedback inhibition They consist of two or more separate chemical reactions All of the above are true about metabolic pathway.

Detailed explanation-2: -Metabolic pathways refer to the sequence of enzyme catalyzed reactions that lead to the conversion of a substance into a final product. Metabolic cycles encompass a series of reactions in which the substrate is continuously reformed and the intermediate metabolites are continuously regenerated.

Detailed explanation-3: -A metabolic pathway is a linked series of chemical reactions that occur within a cell. These reactions are catalyzed by enzymes, where the product of one enzyme acts as the substrate for the next. The reactants, products, and intermediates of an enzymatic reaction are known as metabolites.

Detailed explanation-4: -The processes of making and breaking down glucose molecules are both examples of metabolic pathways.

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