Which of the Following Statements About Metabolic Pathways Is False

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about metabolic pathways is false?

• A) The product of one reaction becomes the reactant for the next reaction.
• B) They are a series of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.
• C) Almost all are anabolic.
• D) They are similar in all organisms.
• E) Many are compartmentalized in eukaryotes.

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Definitions:

Trigonal Pyramidal

A molecule shape where a central atom is surrounded by three atoms at the corners of a pyramid, which has a triangular base.

Central Atom

The atom in a molecule or polyatomic ion that is surrounded by other atoms, forming the basis of the molecule's geometry.

Tetrahedral

Tetrahedral refers to a molecular shape where a central atom is surrounded by four other atoms at the corners of a tetrahedron.

Equivalent Atoms

Equivalent atoms are atoms in a molecule that have identical bonding arrangements and environment, making them indistinguishable in chemical reactions.