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Cellulose is an example of which type of enzyme?
Cellulose is an example of which type of enzyme?
Which process does NOT require energy?
Which process does NOT require energy?
What does the study of ecology primarily focus on?
What does the study of ecology primarily focus on?
What is the primary source of energy for chemotrophs?
What is the primary source of energy for chemotrophs?
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What is produced at the end of fermentation in yeasts?
What is produced at the end of fermentation in yeasts?
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How many ATP molecules are typically produced in anaerobic respiration?
How many ATP molecules are typically produced in anaerobic respiration?
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What type of enzymes are produced within a cell and remain to catalyze internal reactions?
What type of enzymes are produced within a cell and remain to catalyze internal reactions?
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Which statement about enzymes is true?
Which statement about enzymes is true?
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What occurs when cells are placed in a hypertonic solution?
What occurs when cells are placed in a hypertonic solution?
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Which statement about generation time is incorrect?
Which statement about generation time is incorrect?
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What is a potential result of a change in pH?
What is a potential result of a change in pH?
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When a bacterium is placed at its maximum temperature, what happens?
When a bacterium is placed at its maximum temperature, what happens?
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How many molecules of water are produced by peroxidase?
How many molecules of water are produced by peroxidase?
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Which element is common to carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins?
Which element is common to carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins?
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Which of the following does not break down peroxides?
Which of the following does not break down peroxides?
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What are organisms that thrive at high temperatures called?
What are organisms that thrive at high temperatures called?
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Which of the following statements about enzymes is accurate?
Which of the following statements about enzymes is accurate?
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What best defines metabolism?
What best defines metabolism?
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Which process is classified as anaerobic?
Which process is classified as anaerobic?
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In prokaryotes, the TCA cycle takes place in which part of the cell?
In prokaryotes, the TCA cycle takes place in which part of the cell?
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During which phase of bacterial growth does growth stop?
During which phase of bacterial growth does growth stop?
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Which of the following types of transport requires the input of energy?
Which of the following types of transport requires the input of energy?
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Which of the following bacteria thrive in low oxygen conditions?
Which of the following bacteria thrive in low oxygen conditions?
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What does a viable count indicate?
What does a viable count indicate?
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Which group uses organic chemicals as an energy source?
Which group uses organic chemicals as an energy source?
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Which type of organism uses carbon dioxide (CO2) as their sole carbon source?
Which type of organism uses carbon dioxide (CO2) as their sole carbon source?
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Which organisms use organic compounds other than CO2 for carbon?
Which organisms use organic compounds other than CO2 for carbon?
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Which group uses light as an energy source and CO2 as a carbon source?
Which group uses light as an energy source and CO2 as a carbon source?
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Which organisms use light as an energy source and organic compounds other than CO2 for carbon?
Which organisms use light as an energy source and organic compounds other than CO2 for carbon?
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Which process refers to all chemical reactions that occur in a cell?
Which process refers to all chemical reactions that occur in a cell?
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Which term describes any molecule that is a nutrient or product in metabolic reactions?
Which term describes any molecule that is a nutrient or product in metabolic reactions?
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What is the process of converting RNA to proteins called?
What is the process of converting RNA to proteins called?
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Study Notes
Cellulose
- Cellulose is an example of a hydrolase. Hydrolases are enzymes that break down complex molecules by adding water.
Ecology
- The study of the interactions between living organisms and the world around them is called ecology.
Energy Requirements
- Growth, reproduction, and sporulation all require energy.
Energy Source for Chemotrophs
- Chemotrophs use both organic and inorganic chemicals as an energy source.
Fermentation End Product in Yeasts
- The end product of fermentation in yeasts is none of the above. This is because the process produces ethanol (alcohol) and carbon dioxide as byproducts.
Anaerobic Respiration
- Anaerobic respiration produces only 2 ATP molecules.
Endoenzymes
- Endoenzymes are enzymes produced within a cell that remain inside the cell to catalyze internal reactions.
Glycolysis Product
- The product of glycolysis is pyruvic acid.
Major Source of Cellular Energy
- The major source of a cell's energy is breaking bonds. Breaking bonds releases energy, which can be used for various cellular processes.
Enzyme Composition
- Enzymes are catalysts made up of proteins.
Carbon Source for Photoautotrophs
- Photoautotrophs use carbon dioxide (CO2) as their source of carbon.
Enzyme Function
- Enzymes are not altered or consumed during chemical reactions, which means they are not destroyed in the process and can be reused.
Factors Affecting Enzyme Efficiency
- pH, temperature, and the presence of inhibitors all affect enzyme efficiency.
Energy Release
- Energy is released when chemical bonds are broken, causing a decrease in the heat content of the system.
Transformation
- A bacterial cell becomes genetically transformed following the uptake of DNA fragments (naked DNA) from its environment through the process of transformation.
Oxidation
- Whenever an atom, ion, or molecule loses one or more electrons in a reaction, the molecule is said to be oxidized.
Enzyme Specificity
- Enzymes are highly specific and usually catalyze only one chemical reaction or a very limited set of similar reactions.
Metabolism
- Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within a cell.
Anaerobic Process
- Glycolysis is an anaerobic process, meaning it can occur in the absence of oxygen.
TCA in Prokaryotes
- In prokaryotes, the TCA cycle occurs in the cell membrane.
Colony Count Calculation
- 81 colonies plated on a 1/100,000 dilution represents 8.1 x 106 cells.
Nutrition
- Nutrition involves the absorbing of the required chemicals from the environment for use in metabolism.
Cell Transport
- Sodium (Na) is used in cell transport.
Plateau Phase
- The growth phase of bacteria where growth stops is the plateau phase.
Micronutrients
- The following are needed in minute amounts by cells: potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), and phosphorus (P). Calcium (Ca) is not a micronutrient.
Hypotonic Solution
- Cells placed in a hypotonic solution will undergo plasmoptysis and lysis. In these solutions, water moves into the cell by osmosis because the concentration of solutes is higher inside the cell than outside. This can cause the cell to swell and burst.
Growth
- Growth in bacteria refers to both an increase in size and number of cells.
Colony Formation
- Each colony on an agar plate represents a single bacterial cell that has multiplied into a visible cluster of many thousands of cells.
Microaerophilic Bacteria
- Microaerophilic bacteria require oxygen at low levels.
Active Transport
- Active transport, which involves the use of transport proteins to move molecules across cell membranes, requires input of energy.
Amino Acid Constituent
- Sulfur (S) is a constituent of amino acids in some proteins and coenzymes.
Qualitative Growth Test
- Turbimidimetry is a qualitative test of growth, meaning it measures the turbidity (cloudiness) of a bacterial suspension.
Nitrogen Uses
- Nitrogen (N) plays a critical role in the synthesis of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, and is an essential component for energy production.
Hypertonic Solutions
- Cells placed in a hypertonic solution will undergo plasmolysis. This occurs because water moves out of the cell into the surrounding environment, causing the cell to shrink.
Generation Time
- Generation time, also known as doubling time, is the length of time needed for one bacterial cell to divide into two.
pH and Bacterial Activity
- Changes in pH can** denature enzymes**, which can inhibit bacterial activity.
Maximum Temperature
- When a bacterium is placed at its maximum temperature, its activities are inhibited because enzymes become denatured, leading to a loss of function.
Peroxidase Water Production
- Peroxidase produces 2 molecules of water.
Essential Element for Biomolecules
- Carbon (C) is a constituent of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins, making it an essential element for life.
Peroxide Degradation
- Catalase, peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase all degrade peroxides, which are harmful byproducts of metabolism.
Thermophiles
- Thermophiles are organisms that grow best at high temperatures.
Mesophiles
- Mesophiles are microbes that grow best at moderate temperatures.
Psychrophiles
- Psychrophiles prefer cold temperatures.
Psychrotrophs
- Psychrotrophs, a particular group of psychrophiles, prefer refrigerator temperatures.
Psychroduric
- Psychroduric organisms prefer warm temperatures but can endure very cold or even freezing temperatures.
Phototrophs
- Phototrophs use light as an energy source.
Chemotrophs
- Chemotrophs use either inorganic or organic chemicals as an energy source.
Chemolithtrophs
- Chemolithotrophs use inorganic chemicals as an energy source.
Chemoorganotrophs
- Chemoorganotrophs use organic chemicals as an energy source.
Autotrophs
- Autotrophs use carbon dioxide (CO2) as their sole source of carbon.
Heterotrophs
- Heterotrophs use organic compounds other than CO2 as carbon sources.
Photoautotrophs
- Photoautotrophs use light as an energy source and CO2 as a carbon source.
Photoheterotrophs
- Photoheterotrophs use light as an energy source and organic compounds other than CO2 as a carbon source.
Chemoautotrophs
- Chemoautotrophs use chemicals as an energy source and CO2 as a carbon source.
Chemoheterotrophs
- Chemoheterotrophs use chemicals as an energy source and organic compounds other than CO2 as a carbon source.
Metabolism
- Metabolism refers to all of the chemical reactions that occur in a cell, which are referred to as metabolic reactions.
Metabolites
- Any molecule that is a nutrient, an intermediary product, or an end product in a metabolic reaction is called a metabolite.
Transcription
- Transcription is the conversion of DNA to mRNA via RNA polymerase.
Translation
- Translation is the conversion of RNA to proteins.
Replication
- Replication is the process of copying the double-stranded DNA molecule.
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Explore key concepts from biology related to cellulose, ecology, and energy requirements. This quiz covers important topics such as hydrolases, fermentation, and anaerobic respiration. Test your understanding of these fundamental biological processes.
