Grade 9 Metabolism Worksheet
This worksheet covers key concepts of metabolism, including cellular respiration, anabolism, and catabolism, suitable for Grade 9 science students.
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Grade 9 Metabolism Worksheet
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1. Which of the following best defines metabolism?
The process of breathing in and out.
The sum of all chemical reactions that occur in an organism.
The process of converting light energy into chemical energy.
The breakdown of food into smaller particles in the digestive system.
2. Anabolic reactions are those that:
Release energy by breaking down complex molecules.
Consume energy to build complex molecules from simpler ones.
Are not part of metabolism.
Only occur in plants.
1. Catabolic reactions build complex molecules from simpler ones.
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False
2. Cellular respiration is an example of an anabolic pathway.
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False
1. The energy currency of the cell is (ATP).
2. The process by which glucose is broken down to release energy is called .
3. Photosynthesis is an example of an pathway.
1. Briefly explain the difference between anabolism and catabolism, providing an example for each.
2. Why is ATP essential for metabolic processes?
Observe the diagram of cellular respiration below and answer the questions that follow.
1. Identify the main input molecules for cellular respiration.
2. What are the primary products of cellular respiration?
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