Question: the ______cells are the most versatile and metabolically active in the body.

Answer: liver

Question: anabolism

Answer: reactions in which small molecules are put together o build larger ones. **require energy

Question: catabolism

Answer: reaction in which are molecules are broken down to smaller ones. **release energy

Question: ATP

Answer: high-energy compound composed of a adenine, ribose, and 3 phosphate groups

Question: the hydrolysis of ATP occurs simulatenously with reactions that will use that energy

Answer: a metabolic duet known as coupled reactions

Question: metabolic reactions almost always require ____

Answer: enzymes

Question: enzyme helpers are called

Answer: coenzymes

Question: coenzymes

Answer: are complex oranix molecules that associate closely with enzymes but are not proteins themselves

Question: identify the nutrients involved in energy metabolism and the high-energy compund that capture the energy released during their breakdown.

Answer:

Question: during digestion the body breaks down 3 energy yielding nutrients

Answer: 1. from carbohydrates (glucose)

2. from fats (glycerol and fatty acids)

3. From proteins (amino acids)