Bioenergetics in Biology
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What is the nature of the Gibbs free energy change in cellular respiration?

  • Zero and endergonic
  • Negative and spontaneous (correct)
  • Positive and spontaneous
  • Negative and endergonic

Which process requires energy input to convert ADP back into ATP?

  • ATP breakdown
  • Photosynthesis
  • ATP synthesis (correct)
  • Glycolysis

What role does ATP play in biological systems?

  • It functions as a structural component
  • It stores genetic information
  • It serves as the body's energy currency (correct)
  • It acts as a signaling molecule

How is photosynthesis categorized in terms of Gibbs free energy?

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Which of the following statements about bioenergetics is true?

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During the breakdown of ATP, what is released?

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What is the primary source of energy for Earth?

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What type of process is cellular respiration?

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Which of the following best defines exergonic reactions?

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In the context of cellular functions, which of the following is true regarding ADP?

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What role does sunlight play in energy acquisition for humans?

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Which of the following describes Gibbs Free Energy?

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What indicates that a reaction is spontaneous according to Gibbs Free Energy?

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What type of reaction is photosynthesis classified as?

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Which type of system can exchange energy but not mass with its surroundings?

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What is ATP primarily used for in the human body?

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Which statement is true about cellular respiration?

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What best defines entropy?

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How can a positive value of Gibbs Free Energy be interpreted?

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What critical function do humans require energy for?

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What does bioenergetics primarily study?

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Which of the following characterizes Gibbs free energy when it is positive?

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During ATP hydrolysis, what is produced along with ADP?

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In photosynthesis, which of the following is a characteristic of reactants compared to the products?

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What is the primary role of ATP in living organisms?

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Which of the following describes the relationship between enthalpy and isolated systems?

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What type of reaction is cellular respiration classified as?

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How does temperature factor into the Gibbs free energy equation?

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What is an example of a process requiring energy input according to Gibbs free energy?

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What is the primary energy currency of the human body?

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What type of system allows both mass and heat transfer?

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Which statement correctly describes a spontaneous process in terms of Gibbs free energy?

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What is the measure of disorder within a system known as?

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Which reaction type does photosynthesis exemplify?

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How is Gibbs free energy (ΔG) calculated?

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Which of the following processes decreases the entropy of a system?

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What is the definition of enthalpy (H)?

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Which process is characterized as exergonic?

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What is the effect of increasing temperature on entropy?

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What are the two main categories of metabolism?

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Which of the following compounds serves as the primary energy currency in the body?

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What is the product of anaerobic glycolysis?

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Which process occurs in the presence of oxygen and produces more energy than anaerobic pathways?

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What primarily characterizes the function of protein in the body?

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Which energy system does NOT require oxygen?

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What molecule is produced during the breakdown of fats in beta oxidation?

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Which statement about protein catabolism is accurate?

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What is the main role of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) in ATP production?

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Which component is NOT involved in the production of ATP?

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What is the main function of anabolic reactions?

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Which energy system primarily uses carbohydrates to produce energy anaerobically?

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What is the role of ATP in the body?

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Which of the following statements about catabolic reactions is true?

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What is produced during the anaerobic breakdown of glucose?

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Which energy system requires oxygen for efficient energy production?

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Which molecule is formed by the phosphorylation of ADP?

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What percentage of energy does protein typically contribute during normal conditions?

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What process primarily oxidizes fatty acids to produce energy?

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Which component is NOT part of the ATP molecule?

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What type of reactions synthesize molecules by combining smaller molecules?

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Which of these macronutrients primarily contributes to immediate energy production in muscle cells?

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What process quickly regenerates ATP by breaking down phosphocreatine?

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Which molecule serves as the primary energy currency in the body?

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What is the main function of the Krebs cycle?

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How much energy does protein release when broken down?

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Which anaerobic process results in the production of lactate?

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What happens during ADP phosphorylation?

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What is the typical contribution of protein catabolism to energy production?

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Which energy source is not typically recommended for energy production?

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What is the primary role of anabolic reactions in metabolism?

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Which pathway occurs after glycolysis in the presence of oxygen?

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What is the main purpose of beta oxidation?

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During which process is adenosine triphosphate (ATP) formed?

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Which energy substrate is preferred by the body during exercise?

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What does protein catabolism primarily contribute to during exercise?

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What distinguishes anaerobic pathways from aerobic pathways?

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What is produced at the end of the glycolysis process under anaerobic conditions?

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Which statement about ADP phosphorylation is correct?

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What is the primary component that makes up ATP?

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What process is primarily responsible for converting carbohydrates into energy during aerobic respiration?

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Which statement accurately describes anaerobic processes?

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What is the primary energy currency produced during cellular metabolism?

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Which energy system is associated with the rapid replenishment of ATP in muscle cells?

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What is primarily produced during anaerobic glycolysis?

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Why is protein not used as a primary energy source during exercise?

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Which process converts fats into usable molecules for energy production?

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Which statement is true regarding the breakdown of proteins for energy?

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What type of metabolic reactions involve building larger molecules from smaller units?

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Which statement best describes ATP phosphorylation?

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What type of reaction does anabolic metabolism involve?

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What is the primary energy molecule utilized by the body?

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Which metabolic process ends with lactate production in the absence of oxygen?

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What is formed from pyruvate in the presence of oxygen?

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Which pathway is utilized to break down fats for energy?

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How much energy does one gram of protein yield approximately?

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What is the role of ADP in ATP production?

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Where does the Krebs cycle take place within the cell?

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Which metabolic pathway does NOT require oxygen?

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Which of the following statements about protein metabolism is correct?

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What is the primary function of anabolic reactions in metabolism?

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Which process is characterized as not requiring oxygen?

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What is produced during anaerobic glycolysis?

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What does the process of ADP phosphorylation achieve?

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Which of the following best describes the main role of energy in biological systems?

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Which energy system primarily involves the quick replenishment of ATP stores?

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During which metabolic pathway does pyruvate enter the Krebs Cycle?

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Which pathway is known for breaking down fats into energy-yielding compounds?

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What is the main function of the electron transport chain in metabolism?

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What role does protein primarily serve in metabolism?

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Flashcards

Bioenergetics

Transfer and use of energy in living things

Cellular Respiration

A process that releases energy from glucose.

ATP

Body's energy currency

ATP

The primary energy currency of cells.

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Gibbs Free Energy

Predicts if a chemical process is spontaneous.

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Sunlight Energy

Primary energy source for Earth's life

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Gibbs Free Energy

Energy available to do work in a reaction

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Endergonic

A reaction that needs energy input.

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Exergonic

A reaction that releases energy.

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Exergonic Reaction

Releases energy; spontaneous reaction

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Endergonic Reaction

Requires energy input; not spontaneous

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ATP Cycle

ATP breaking down and reforming to store and release energy.

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Photosynthesis

Turns sunlight into glucose, an exergonic reaction

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Photosynthesis

Creates glucose using sunlight.

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Bioenergetics

How energy is used in living organisms.

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Cellular Respiration

Breaks down glucose to produce ATP

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ADP

Result of ATP breaking down.

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Open System

Exchanges both energy and mass with surroundings

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Inorganic phosphate

Part of ATP/ADP cycle, releases energy from ATP

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Gibbs Free Energy

Predicts spontaneous reactions through energy values

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Bioenergetics

The study of energy transfer and utilization in biological systems.

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ATP

Adenosine triphosphate; the primary energy currency of cells.

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Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG)

The energy available to do work in a chemical reaction at constant temperature and pressure.

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Endergonic (ΔG > 0)

A reaction that requires energy input to proceed.

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Exergonic (ΔG < 0)

A reaction that releases energy.

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Photosynthesis

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose).

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Cellular Respiration

The process by which cells break down glucose to release energy in the form of ATP.

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ATP Hydrolysis

The breakdown of ATP into ADP and phosphate, releasing energy.

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Enthalpy (ΔH)

The total heat content of a system.

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Entropy (ΔS)

A measure of disorder or randomness in a system.

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Bioenergetics

How living things transfer and use energy

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Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG)

Energy available for work in a reaction at constant temperature & pressure.

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Endergonic Reaction

Needs energy input to proceed (ΔG > 0).

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Exergonic Reaction

Releases energy (ΔG < 0).

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Photosynthesis

Plants make glucose from sunlight, water, and CO2.

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Cellular Respiration

Breaks down glucose to release energy as ATP.

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Enthalpy (ΔH)

Measures total heat content of a system

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Entropy (ΔS)

Measures disorder or randomness in a system.

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ATP

Energy currency of the cell

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Spontaneous Reaction

Reaction that occurs without external input of energy

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Metabolism

All chemical reactions in the body, encompassing both building (anabolic) and breaking down (catabolic) molecules.

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Anabolic Reaction

Builds complex molecules from simpler ones.

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Catabolic Reaction

Breaks down complex molecules into simpler ones.

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Bioenergetics

Study of how the body converts food into energy.

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ATP

The primary energy currency of the body, used for energy transfer, composed of adenine, ribose, and three phosphate groups.

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Anaerobic Systems

Energy systems that do not require oxygen.

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Aerobic Systems

Energy systems that require oxygen.

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Beta Oxidation

The breakdown of fats to produces molecules that enter the Krebs cycle.

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Protein Energy Contribution

Provides a minor contribution to energy production, typically 2-10%.

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ATP production

ATP is made by Adding a phosphate group to ADP.

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Metabolism

The sum of all chemical reactions in the body.

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Anabolic Reaction

Builds molecules, combining smaller ones into larger ones.

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Catabolic Reaction

Breaks down molecules into smaller, simpler ones.

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Bioenergetics

Converts food into usable energy for the body.

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ATP

Body's basic energy unit, composed of adenine, ribose, and 3 phosphates.

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ADP Phosphorylation

Adding a phosphate to ADP to make ATP energy.

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Anaerobic Systems

Energy systems that do NOT need oxygen.

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Beta Oxidation

Breakdown of fats for energy.

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Protein Contribution to Energy

Provides minimal energy (2-10%, usually closer to 2%).

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Aerobic Systems

Energy systems that need oxygen for ATP production.

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Metabolism

All chemical reactions in the body, including building and breaking down molecules.

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Anabolic Reactions

Build molecules from simpler components.

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Catabolic Reactions

Break down molecules into simpler components.

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ATP

The body's primary energy molecule, composed of adenine, ribose, and 3 phosphates.

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ATP Production

Adding a phosphate group to ADP.

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Anaerobic Glycolysis

Carbohydrate breakdown, producing lactate (without oxygen).

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Aerobic Systems

Energy systems requiring oxygen.

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Beta Oxidation

Breakdown of fats for energy production.

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Protein Energy Contribution

Limited (2-10%, often closer to 2%) contribution to energy production.

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Immediate Energy Source (ATP)

Stored ATP in muscle cells available for immediate use.

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Metabolism

The sum of all chemical reactions in the body, involving both building (anabolic) and breaking down (catabolic) molecules.

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Anabolic Reactions

Build complex molecules from simpler ones.

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Catabolic Reactions

Break down complex molecules into simpler ones.

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Bioenergetics

The process of converting foodstuffs into usable energy for the body.

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ATP

The primary energy currency of the body, composed of adenine, ribose, and three phosphate groups.

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Anaerobic Pathways

Energy pathways that do not require oxygen.

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Aerobic Pathways

Energy pathways that require oxygen.

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Beta Oxidation

The breakdown of fats to produce molecules for energy production.

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Protein Energy Contribution

Minimal energy contribution in most situations, usually 2-10% (often closer to 2%).

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ADP Phosphorylation

Process of adding a phosphate to ADP to create ATP.

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Metabolism

All chemical reactions within the body, including building (anabolic) and breaking down (catabolic) molecules.

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Bioenergetics

Converting food into usable energy in the body, primarily ATP production.

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ATP

Energy currency of the body; adenine, ribose, and 3 phosphate groups.

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Anaerobic Processes

Energy pathways that don't require oxygen for immediate energy, e.g., stored ATP or glycolysis (to lactate).

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Aerobic Processes

Energy pathways that require oxygen for energy production, e.g., glycolysis (to pyruvate), Krebs cycle, electron transport chain.

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Glycolysis

Initial stage of carbohydrate breakdown; anaerobic or aerobic.

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Beta Oxidation

Breakdown of fats to produce molecules used in the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain.

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Protein Energy Contribution

A minor source of energy (2-10%), primarily for building and maintaining tissues.

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ADP Phosphorylation

Adding a phosphate group to ADP to create ATP.

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Carbohydrate Breakdown

Glycolysis is the initial step, leading to pyruvate (aerobic) or lactate (anaerobic).

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Metabolism

All chemical reactions in the body, both building (anabolic) and breaking down (catabolic) molecules.

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Anabolic Reactions

Build complex molecules from simpler ones.

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Catabolic Reactions

Break down complex molecules into simpler ones.

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ATP

The body's primary energy currency, used for energy transfer.

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Anaerobic Processes

Energy processes that do NOT require oxygen.

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Aerobic Processes

Energy processes that DO require oxygen.

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Beta Oxidation

The breakdown of fats to generate usable energy molecules.

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Protein Energy Contribution

A minor (2-10%) source of energy in the body compared to carbohydrates and fats.

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Glycolysis

Initial breakdown of carbohydrates into energy molecules.

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ADP Phosphorylation

Adding a phosphate group to ADP to create ATP.

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Metabolism

The sum of all chemical reactions in the body, including both building (anabolic) and breaking down (catabolic) molecules.

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Anabolic Reactions

Reactions that build complex molecules from simpler ones.

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Catabolic Reactions

Reactions that break down complex molecules into simpler ones.

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Bioenergetics

The process of converting foodstuffs (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and alcohol) into usable energy (ATP).

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ATP

The primary energy currency of the cell, composed of adenine, ribose, and three phosphate groups.

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Anaerobic Processes

Energy pathways that do NOT require oxygen.

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Aerobic Processes

Energy Pathways that DO require oxygen.

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Glycolysis

The initial breakdown of carbohydrates into energy molecules, (pyruvate or lactate).

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Beta Oxidation

Breakdown of fats into molecules that enter the Krebs cycle.

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Protein Energy Contribution

A minor energy source (2-10% or less).

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Study Notes

Bioenergetics

  • Bioenergetics describes the transfer and utilization of energy in biological systems; this involves processes within living organisms.
  • Energy is defined as the capacity for doing work.
  • Humans need energy for crucial functions like walking, growing, development, and even basic processes like breathing and heart beating.

Sunlight as the Primary Energy Source

  • Sunlight is the main energy source for Earth.
  • Plants, using photosynthesis, convert sunlight energy into glucose.
  • Animals eat plants, or other animals that eat plants.
  • Humans obtain energy from consuming plants and animals, indirectly using sunlight energy.

ATP: The Body's Energy Currency

  • ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy source used by the human body.
  • ATP contains high-energy bonds between its phosphate groups.
  • When these bonds break, energy is released.

Gibbs Free Energy

  • Gibbs Free Energy (also called Free Energy) is the amount of energy in a system available to do work.
  • It predicts whether a process will occur spontaneously or require external energy input.
  • A negative Gibbs free energy indicates a spontaneous process.
  • A positive Gibbs free energy indicates a non-spontaneous process requiring energy input.

Enthalpy and Entropy

  • Enthalpy is the total internal energy of a system.
  • Entropy is a measure of disorder or randomness within a system.

Types of Systems

  • Open Systems: can exchange both mass and energy with their surroundings.
  • Closed Systems: can exchange energy but not mass with their surroundings.
  • Isolated Systems: can exchange neither mass nor energy with their surroundings.
  • Isolated systems have the highest enthalpy.
  • Real-life examples of completely isolated systems are rare.

Gibbs Free Energy and Reactions

  • Negative Gibbs free energy indicates an exergonic reaction, which releases energy and occurs spontaneously.
  • Positive Gibbs free energy indicates an endergonic reaction, which requires energy input and is not spontaneous.

Photosynthesis: An Endergonic Reaction

  • Photosynthesis takes in carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚ ) and water (Hâ‚‚O) and uses sunlight to produce glucose and oxygen (Oâ‚‚).
  • Photosynthesis has a positive Gibbs free energy, meaning it requires energy input (from sunlight).

Cellular Respiration: An Exergonic Reaction

  • Cellular Respiration breaks down glucose, which is produced by photosynthesis, into COâ‚‚ and Hâ‚‚O to release energy in the form of ATP.
  • Cellular Respiration has a negative Gibbs free energy, meaning it is spontaneous and releases energy.

ATP Cycle

  • Breaking down ATP into ADP and inorganic phosphate releases energy (exergonic).
  • Converting ADP back into ATP requires energy input (endergonic).

Summary

  • Bioenergetics links the transfer of energy and its utilization in biological systems.
  • Sunlight is the primary energy source for Earth and its inhabitants, powering processes like photosynthesis.
  • ATP is the body's energy currency, used to fuel various functions.
  • Gibbs Free Energy predicts the spontaneity of chemical processes, which can be categorized as endergonic (requiring energy) or exergonic (releasing energy).
  • Photosynthesis is an endergonic process generating glucose.
  • Cellular Respiration is an exergonic process that uses glucose to release energy.

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