Metabolism 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyHuman, animal and plant physiologyASOCR Created by: ClareCreated on: 10-05-13 20:18 What is meant by an 'anabolic' reaction? Building smaller molecules into larger ones. 1 of 8 Define metabolism. The sum total of all the biochemical reactions taking place in the cells of an organism. 2 of 8 Give 5 uses of proteins. Structure, transport, enzymes, antibodies and most hormones. 3 of 8 How many bonds does each carbon atom make? Carbon has a valency of 4. So it can form covalent bonds with 4 other atoms. 4 of 8 What is the monomer of the polymer DNA? Nucleotides. 5 of 8 What are hydrogen bonds and how should a hydrogen bond be drawn? A weak bond formed when partially positively charged groups come close to partially negatively charged groups. It is drawn as a dotted line. 6 of 8 Are hydrolysis reactions anabolic or catabolic? Catabolic 7 of 8 What is meant by an 'catabolic' reaction? Breaking bigger molecules into smaller ones. 8 of 8
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