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1
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What are the two types of metabolism?

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Catabolism

Anabolism

2
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Define Catabolism

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The breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, etc..

3
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Define Anabolism

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Building up or biosynthesis of macromolecules

4
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What are the high energy intermediates (biochemical fuels) involved in the catabolic to anabolic process?

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ATP, NADH, FADH2

5
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What are the three stages of metabolism?

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Stage 1: digestion

Stage 2: synthesis of key intermediates

Stage 3: ATP synthesis

6
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Explain stage one of metabolism.

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Stage one of metabolism is digestion. This involves the breakdown of proteins, fats, and polysaccharides into amino acids, fatty acids + glycerol, and monosaccharides, respectively.

7
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Explain stage two of metabolism.

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Stage two of metabolism is the synthesis of key intermediates.