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Which process occurs in the grana of chloroplasts during photosynthesis?
Which process occurs in the grana of chloroplasts during photosynthesis?
What type of phosphorylation involves transferring phosphate groups from donor molecules to ADP?
What type of phosphorylation involves transferring phosphate groups from donor molecules to ADP?
Which form of transport is primarily responsible for moving ions against their concentration gradient?
Which form of transport is primarily responsible for moving ions against their concentration gradient?
What process primarily allows smaller molecules to be built into larger, more complex molecules?
What process primarily allows smaller molecules to be built into larger, more complex molecules?
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In which type of organism's metabolism is it essential to maintain body temperature due to energy loss as heat?
In which type of organism's metabolism is it essential to maintain body temperature due to energy loss as heat?
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Study Notes
Photophosphorylation
- Occurs in the grana of chloroplasts during photosynthesis.
- Converts light energy into chemical energy by synthesizing ATP.
Oxidative Phosphorylation
- Takes place on the inner mitochondrial membranes in both plant and animal cells.
- Also occurs on the cell surface membrane of bacteria.
- Involves the transport of electrons, leading to ATP production through a proton gradient.
Substrate-Level Phosphorylation
- Occurs in the cytoplasm of plant and animal cells.
- Involves direct transfer of phosphate groups from donor molecules to ADP to form ATP.
- Example: ATP generation during glycolysis when pyruvate is formed.
Anabolism
- Process where smaller, simpler molecules are synthesized into larger, complex structures.
- Key examples include:
- DNA replication with nucleotide condensation forming polynucleotides.
- Protein synthesis where amino acids combine to create polypeptides.
Movement
- Involves physiological movement within an organism (e.g., blood circulation).
- Includes locomotion resulting from muscular contractions or the action of cilia and flagella.
Active Transport
- Movement of ions and molecules against a concentration gradient across membranes.
- Notable example: Sodium-potassium pump maintains cellular ion balance.
Cellular Maintenance
- Involves repair, maintenance, and division of cells and their organelles.
- Essential for organism growth and functionality.
Thermoregulation
- Birds and mammals maintain body temperature as endothermic organisms.
- Require energy input to compensate for heat loss to the environment.
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Explore the key processes of photophosphorylation, oxidative phosphorylation, substrate-level phosphorylation, and anabolism in this biochemistry quiz. Test your knowledge on how these transformations of energy occur within plant and animal cells and their significance in metabolic pathways.
