12. Microbial Metabolism

For each of the phrases in questions 1–7, indicate the type of metabolism referred to, using the following choices:

a. anabolism only

b. both anabolism and catabolism (amphibolic)

c. catabolism only

Breaks a large molecule into smaller ones

Which of the following terms specifically describes the metabolic process of breaking down large molecules?

a) Catabolism. 

b) Metabolism.

c) Anabolism.

d) Dehydration.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding anabolic pathways?

a) They are used for digesting sugars.

b) They consume energy to build up polymers from monomers.

c) They release energy by breaking down polymers into monomers.

d) They increase the entropy of the organism.

Match the term to the statement. (Some terms will be used more than once.)

For each of the phrases in questions 1–7, indicate the type of metabolism referred to, using the following choices:

a. anabolism only

b. both anabolism and catabolism (amphibolic)

c. catabolism only

Is exergonic

For each of the phrases in questions 1–7, indicate the type of metabolism referred to, using the following choices:

a. anabolism only

b. both anabolism and catabolism (amphibolic)

c. catabolism only

Is endergonic

For each of the phrases in questions 1–7, indicate the type of metabolism referred to, using the following choices:

a. anabolism only

b. both anabolism and catabolism (amphibolic)

c. catabolism only

Includes dehydration synthesis reactions

Can nonliving things metabolize? Explain your answer.

For each of the phrases in questions 1–7, indicate the type of metabolism referred to, using the following choices:

a. anabolism only

b. both anabolism and catabolism (amphibolic)

c. catabolism only

Involves the production of cell membrane constituents

For each of the phrases in questions 1–7, indicate the type of metabolism referred to, using the following choices:

a. anabolism only

b. both anabolism and catabolism (amphibolic)

c. catabolism only

Includes hydrolytic reactions

For each of the phrases in questions 1–7, indicate the type of metabolism referred to, using the following choices:

a. anabolism only

b. both anabolism and catabolism (amphibolic)

c. catabolism only

Includes metabolism

Biodegradable plastics can be made from which of the following microbial metabolites?

a. sludge

b. PHB

c. BOD

d. alum