Question 1
What is gluconeogenesis?
Question 2
Which process in metabolism generates oxygen as a byproduct?
Question 3
In the context of microbial metabolism, what is an exergonic reaction?
Question 4
Which pathway involves the generation of NADPH and five-carbon sugars?
Question 5
What is the function of amphibolic pathways?
Question 6
How does anabolism in microbial cells relate to metabolism?
Question 7
How do enzymes accelerate chemical reactions within cells?
Question 8
What role does pyruvate oxidation play in cellular respiration?
Question 9
Which of the following nutrients are considered macronutrients?
Question 10
In which process is acetyl-CoA a central intermediate?
Question 11
What does ATP hydrolysis accomplish in the cell?
Question 12
Which pathway is important for regenerating NAD+ during anaerobic metabolism?
Question 13
What does a chemotroph derive its energy from?
Question 14
What distinguishes chemolithotrophs from chemoorganotrophs?
Question 15
What is the primary purpose of catabolic pathways in microbial metabolism?