A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2 - Metabolism questions with answers

A&P 2 University Of Memphis -A&P 2 - Metabolism questions with answersEnergy - correct answer * Cells break down organic molecules to obtain energy: - used to generate ATP * Most energy production takes place in mitochondria Metabolism - correct answer Refers to all chemical reactions in an organism Cellular metabolism - correct answer *Includes all chemical reactions within cells *Provides energy to maintain homeostasis and perform essential functions Catabolism - correct answer * Is the breakdown of organic substrates * Releases energy used to synthesize high-energy compounds (e.g., ATP) Anabolism - correct answer * Is the synthesis of new organic molecules * an "uphill" process that forms new chemical bonds Glycogen - correct answer * most abundant storage carbohydrate * a branched chain of glucose molecules Triglyceride - correct answer * most abundant storage lipids * primarily of fatty acids Proteins - correct answer * most abundant organic components in body * perform many vital cellular functions Carbohydrate metabolism - correct answer * Generates ATP and other high-energy compounds by breaking down carbohydrates: