5 Questions
What does bioenergetics primarily concern?
The transfer and utilization of energy in biologic systems
Which thermodynamic quantity predicts the direction in which a reaction will spontaneously proceed?
Free energy (G)
What does the change in free energy (ΔG) predict about a reaction?
The feasibility of the reaction
What does enthalpy (ΔH) measure in a chemical reaction?
The change in heat content of reactants and products
What is the primary use of the concept of free energy (ΔG) in bioenergetics?
To predict the direction of a reaction
Explore the principles of bioenergetics and oxidative phosphorylation, including the transfer and utilization of energy in biological systems, thermodynamics, free energy, and energetic feasibility of chemical reactions.
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