MICROBIOLOGY BIOL2117 MODULE EXAM 2

MICROBIOLOGY BIOL2117– MODULE EXAM 2
Question 1 pts


True or False: Metabolism is a controlled set of biochemical
reactions that occur in living organisms in order to maintain life.


Correct! Tru
e

Fals
e




Question 2 pts


True or False: Enzymes are polysaccharides that catalyze chemical reactions.



True


Correct! False


Enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions.




Question 3 pts


What is the term for metal ions that assist enzymes during the catalysis reactio
Your Answer: Co-factor




Cofactors are usually metal ions and assist enzymes during the catalysis reactio




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Question 4 pts


Define catabolism.

Your Answer:
The process of breaking down larger molecules into energy sources that are use




Catabolism is the process of breaking down larger molecules into useful energy




Question 5 pts


Upon cellular injury, which metabolic process is involved during the growth and r
Your Answer: Anabolic




The anabolic process would be active as it (by definition) is involved in the buildin




Question 6 pts
Describe the energy transfer process relative to both ATP and ADP. Your Answer:
ATP has te ability to donate energy and ADP has the ability to accept energy in the




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ATP has the energy (phosphate group) to donate while ADP can accept energy in the fo




Question 7 pts


An organism that derives its energy (generates ATP) from photons of light is calle
Your Answer: Phototrophs




Phototrophic microorganism




Question 8 pts


An organism that obtains its source of carbon from inorganic molecules such as c
Your Answer: Autotroph




Autotroph




Question 9 pts



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