Bio 171 Module 2 Exam ( questions with complete solution)

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Bio 171 Module 2 Exam ( questions with complete solution)Exam 2 1. True or False: As movement requires energy, metabolism can be defined as a controlled set of biochemical reactions that occur in on... ly motile organisms in order to maintain life. False. Metabolism occurs in all living organisms, not just those that move. 2. True or False: Enzymes slow down chemical reactions to conserve energy. False. Enzyme catalyze (speed up) chemical reactions. 3. What is a cofactor? And give a general example. A cofactor is a small chemical component that assists an enzyme during the catalysis reactions. A cofactor is usually metal ions. 1. Define catabolism. Catabolism is the process of breaking down larger molecules into useful energy sources. 2. Upon cellular injury, which metabolic process is involved during the growth and repair phases of the cell? The anabolic process would be active as it (by definition) is involved in the building up of small complexes into larger complexes [Show More]

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