Biology Questions

Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of organisms. The three main purposes of metabolism are the conversion of food/fuel to energy to run cellular processes, the conversion of food/fuel to building blocks for proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and some carbohydrates, and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.

Younger people have faster metabolism than adults. Hence, the given statement 'Younger people generally have a slower metabolism than adults' is FALSE.

RNA - ribonucleic acid is a type of nucleic acid. The sugar contained in it is called Ribose.

The small intestine is the main area of the GI tract for absorption.

The small intestine has three separate sections. Theyare :

1. The duodenum

2. Jejunum and

3. Ileum.

Hence, the majority of nutrient absorption occurs in the duodenum and jejunum of small intestine.

The right ventricle transports deoxygenated blood to the lungs, where the oxygenation takes place.

Hence, the given statement is FALSE.

The ATP is synthesized from ADP and an inorganic phosphate and involves special channel proteins that are embedded in a membrane. ATP is formed in the electron transport chain of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

Photosynthesis only occurs in autotrophic organisms while respiration occurs in all types of organisms.

Cytoplasm does not contains all the organelles.

The hypothalamus which is near the pituitary gland is a small region located at the base of the brain. The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in many important functions including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, regulates hunger etc...