Chapter 12.1, Problem 1QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Identify the correct statement about metabolism and metabolic reactions.

Concept introduction: The sum of various chemical reactions occurring in the human body is called metabolism and the reactions individually are known as metabolic reactions. Metabolic reactions are of two types: catabolism and anabolism.

In catabolism, the metabolic reactions occur so that large biomolecules break down into smaller molecules with the release of energy. On another hand in anabolism, the metabolic reactions occur so that the smaller molecules combine to form larger molecules.