Cell Metabolism 1- reaction types

Question 1

Oxidation-reduction

Answer 1

Electron transfer

Question 2

Ligation requiring ATP cleavage

Answer 2

Formation of covalent bonds (i.e., carbon-carbon bonds)

Question 3

Isomerization

Answer 3

Rearrangement of atoms to form isomers

Question 4

Group transfer

Answer 4

Transfer of a functional group from one molecule to another

Question 5

Hydrolytic

Answer 5

Cleavage of bonds by the addition of water

Question 6

Addition or removal of functional groups

Answer 6

Addition of functional groups to double bonds or their removal to form double bonds