Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-The first process in glucose catabolism; it occurs in the cytoplasm and does not use oxygen

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The first process in glucose catabolism is glycolysis.

Answer: J
 Glucose is the molecule that is broken down in glycolysis.

Answer: C
 Catabolism refers to the breakdown of molecules.

Answer: I
 Anabolism refers to the building up of molecules.

Answer: E
 ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of cells.

Answer: H
 The citric acid cycle is a series of reactions that occur in the mitochondria and is also known as the Krebs cycle.

Answer: K
 The electron transport chain is a series of reactions that occur in the mitochondria and are involved in the production of ATP.

Answer: L
 BMR (basal metabolic rate) refers to the amount of energy (measured in calories) that an organism burns while at rest.

Answer: M
 Vitamins are organic molecules that are required in small quantities for proper bodily functioning.

Answer: D
 Minerals are inorganic compounds that are required in small quantities for proper bodily functioning.

Answer: B
 Glycogenesis refers to the conversion of glucose into glycogen, which is a form of stored energy in the liver and muscle tissue.

Answer: F
 Assimilation refers to the uptake and use of nutrients by the body.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Description