Catabolism | MCQs

Explanation

The breakdown of food molecules to release energy is called cellular respiration.

This process involves breaking down glucose and other molecules in the presence of oxygen to produce energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of cells.

Explanation

There are indeed two main types of metabolic reactions:

1. Anabolic reactions (building molecules, requiring energy)
2. Catabolic reactions (breaking down molecules, releasing energy)