AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
catabolic reaction
A
the breakdown of bigger molecules to smaller ones and uses energy
B
the build up of simpler molecules into more complex molecules and uses energy
C
the breakdown of complex molecules into more simpler molecules and doesn’t require energy
D
the build up of small molecules into bigger ones and doesn’t require energy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Catabolic reactions involve breaking down larger and complex molecules into smaller and simpler molecules releasing energy in the process. Anabolic reactions, on the other hand, involves building complex/macromolecules from simple and smaller molecules.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anabolic reactions require energy. Catabolic reactions release energy. Not all energetically favored reactions are spontaneous. Many times some energy of activation needs to be added.

Detailed explanation-3: -Catabolic reactions give out energy. They are exergonic. In a catabolic reaction large molecules are broken down into smaller ones.

Detailed explanation-4: -Catabolism, which is the process of digestion and break down complex chemicals into simpler molecules.

Detailed explanation-5: -The metabolic pathway that releases energy by breaking down complex molecules into smaller, simpler compounds is called catabolism.

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