MODULE 2 EXAM PORTAGE LEARNING MICROBIO 171 BIOD
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
True or false: metabolism is a controlled set of biochemical reactions that occur
in living organisms in order to maintain life.
True
True or false: enzymes slow down chemical reactions to conserve energy
false, they speed up (catalyze) chemical reactions
The term for metal ions that assist enzymes during the catalysis reaction
cofactors
What is catabolism?
The process of breaking down larger molecules into useful energy sources
Upon cellular injury, which metabolic process is involved during the growth and
repair phases of the cell.
anabolism
An organism that obtains its energy (derives ATP) from photons of light is called
a __________________
phototrophic microorganism
An organism that derives its energy by removing electrons from elemental sulfur
would be classified as a ____________
Lithotroph
Describe the energy transfer process relative to both ADP and ATP
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
True or false: metabolism is a controlled set of biochemical reactions that occur
in living organisms in order to maintain life.
True
True or false: enzymes slow down chemical reactions to conserve energy
false, they speed up (catalyze) chemical reactions
The term for metal ions that assist enzymes during the catalysis reaction
cofactors
What is catabolism?
The process of breaking down larger molecules into useful energy sources
Upon cellular injury, which metabolic process is involved during the growth and
repair phases of the cell.
anabolism
An organism that obtains its energy (derives ATP) from photons of light is called
a __________________
phototrophic microorganism
An organism that derives its energy by removing electrons from elemental sulfur
would be classified as a ____________
Lithotroph
Describe the energy transfer process relative to both ADP and ATP
