Describe the main difference between anabolic and catabolic reactions
What will be an ideal response?
Anabolic reactions require ATP to combine smaller molecules, such as glucose, into larger compounds, such as glycogen. Catabolic reactions break down larger molecules into smaller compounds (glycogen to glucose) and release energy in the form of ATP and heat.
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A. small intestine B. kidneys C. liver D. pancreas
What is the product of heme metabolism that is excreted with bile?
a. thrombopoietin b. ferritin c. uric acid d. bilirubin e. hepcidin
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