AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

ENZYMES AND METABOLISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is anabolism?
A
Breakdown of large complex molecules in living organisms into smaller, simpler molecules
B
Synthesis of large complex molecules of living organisms from simpler molecules
C
The activation energy needed for biochemical reactions to occur
D
The non-protein molecules required for enzymes to carry out the activity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -So, the correct answer is ‘Anabolism’

Detailed explanation-2: -What is an example of anabolism? Bone development and mineralization, as well as muscle mass gain, are examples of anabolism.

Detailed explanation-3: -In an anabolic process synthesis of biomolecules takes place in which simpler molecules are synthesized into complex biomolecules, therefore, it involves consumption of energy, hence it is an endergonic process.

Detailed explanation-4: -In anabolism, small molecules change into larger, more complex molecules of carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Catabolism (pronounced: kuh-TAB-uh-liz-um), or destructive metabolism, is the process that produces the energy needed for all activity in the cells.

Detailed explanation-5: -Anabolic reactions, or biosynthetic reactions, synthesize larger molecules from smaller constituent parts, using ATP as the energy source for these reactions.

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