General Microbiology Exam 2 (Anabolism vs Catabolism)

What is anabolism?

Builds complex compounds from simpler ones. They require an input of energy to proceed.

What is catabolism?

Breaks large molecules to smaller ones. It usually releases energy

Anabolism or catabolism? A fungus makes melanin to protect its cells from UV radiation

Anabolism

Anabolism or catabolism? A bacteria generates a nitrate transporter for its cell membrane to uptake nitrate from the environment

Anabolism

Anabolism or catabolism? A bacteria uses a nitrate transporter to uptake nitrate from the environment, metabolize it to nitrite, then ammonium, and then into amino acids

Both (Anabolism and Catabolism)

Anabolism or catabolism? A cyanobacteria photosynthesizes to create glycogen.

Anabolism

Anabolism or catabolism? A bacteria produces antibiotic to fight off funi to compete for space

Anabolism

Anabolism or catabolism? A mold degrades an orange that was left on the table

Catabolism

Anabolism or catabolism? A fungus generates a volatile organic compound to attract an infect to infect it

Anabolism

Anabolism or catabolism? An alga produces lipopopolysaccharides to protect its cell wall from predators

Anabolism

Anabolism or catabolism? A fungus produces ligninases (enzyme that decomposes lignin present in wood) to break down a fallen tree.

Both (Anabolism and Catabolism)