Metabolism

Question 1

Name the most common type of fuel for mammals

Answer 1

Glucose

Question 2

Why are acid anhydride bonds energy rich?

Answer 2

Due to charge repulsion between adjacent phosphate groups

Each negative charge repels one another making the molecule less stable than it would be otherwise

Question 3

How can energy be released from glucose?

Answer 3

1. Glycolysis
2. Fermentation
3. Complete oxidation