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What is the primary function of catabolic pathways in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary function of catabolic pathways in cellular metabolism?
- To synthesize complex molecules from simpler compounds
- To store energy in the form of ATP
- To release energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds (correct)
- To regulate enzyme activity in metabolic reactions
What is the term for the study of how organisms manage their energy resources?
What is the term for the study of how organisms manage their energy resources?
- Thermodynamics
- Bioenergetics (correct)
- Biochemistry
- Metabolism
What type of energy is associated with the random movement of atoms or molecules?
What type of energy is associated with the random movement of atoms or molecules?
- Potential energy
- Chemical energy
- Kinetic energy
- Heat (thermal energy) (correct)
What is the energy that matter possesses because of its location or structure?
What is the energy that matter possesses because of its location or structure?
What is the primary function of anabolic pathways in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary function of anabolic pathways in cellular metabolism?
What is the main difference between exergonic and endergonic reactions?
What is the main difference between exergonic and endergonic reactions?
What is the term for the capacity to cause change?
What is the term for the capacity to cause change?
What is the effect of enzymes on the activation energy of a reaction?
What is the effect of enzymes on the activation energy of a reaction?
What is the role of ATP in cellular work?
What is the role of ATP in cellular work?
Why is an investment of activation energy necessary to initiate a spontaneous reaction?
Why is an investment of activation energy necessary to initiate a spontaneous reaction?
What is the relationship between the second law of thermodynamics and living organisms?
What is the relationship between the second law of thermodynamics and living organisms?
What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?
What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?
What happens to kinetic energy when a person climbs up?
What happens to kinetic energy when a person climbs up?
What is the total energy of the universe according to the first law of thermodynamics?
What is the total energy of the universe according to the first law of thermodynamics?
What is the change in free energy (∆G) associated with spontaneous processes?
What is the change in free energy (∆G) associated with spontaneous processes?
What is the direction of spontaneous processes?
What is the direction of spontaneous processes?
What type of reaction is associated with a release of free energy?
What type of reaction is associated with a release of free energy?
What is the relationship between free energy and stability?
What is the relationship between free energy and stability?
What is the role of ATP in cellular work?
What is the role of ATP in cellular work?
What is the result of ATP hydrolysis?
What is the result of ATP hydrolysis?
What is the defining feature of life in terms of metabolism?
What is the defining feature of life in terms of metabolism?
What is the direction of energy flow in a cell?
What is the direction of energy flow in a cell?
