Biology Energy Processes and ATP

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Which of the following processes requires energy for synthesis?

Passive transport

DNA replication (correct)

Osmosis

Cell division

What is one primary function of the sodium-potassium pump?

To maintain ion balance across membranes (correct)

To synthesize proteins

To generate ATP

To transport water molecules

Which of the following is NOT a reason energy is needed in living organisms?

Maintaining body temperature

DNA replication

Photosynthesis (correct)

Mechanical work

What type of energy expenditure occurs during muscle contraction?

Mechanical work Signup and view all the answers

Why is energy crucial for maintaining body temperature in organisms?

To ensure homeostasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of ATP in cellular processes?

Serving as an immediate source of energy Signup and view all the answers

Which route of ATP synthesis requires oxygen?

Oxidative phosphorylation Signup and view all the answers

What happens in chemiosmosis during ATP synthesis?

Proton gradient is used to synthesize ATP Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of glycolysis in respiration?

To convert glucose into pyruvate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about ATP is incorrect?

ATP is not soluble in water Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the products of glycolysis?

2 molecules of pyruvate Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the high turnover rate of ATP?

ATP can quickly supply energy as needed Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial substance required for glycolysis?

Glucose Signup and view all the answers

How many ATP molecules are consumed in the first stage of glycolysis?

2 ATP Signup and view all the answers

Where does glycolysis take place within the cell?

Cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason that ATP is considered the immediate source of energy in cells?

It can be easily transported around the cell. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about ATP hydrolysis is correct?

The process involves changes in chemical potential energy. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the phosphate group (Pi) in ATP synthesis?

It is reattached to ADP to form ATP. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key features of ATP concerning its role in metabolism?

It connects anabolic and catabolic reactions. Signup and view all the answers

How much energy is released during the hydrolysis of ADP to AMP?

14.2 kJ mol-1 Signup and view all the answers

What is a key process that occurs during the Link Reaction involving pyruvate?

Decarboxylation Signup and view all the answers

What is produced as a result of the Link Reaction when 2 molecules of pyruvate are processed?

4ATP and 2 reduced NAD Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Link Reaction occur within the mitochondrion?

Matrix Signup and view all the answers

What happens to pyruvate during the Link Reaction if oxygen is present?

It is oxidized to acetyl-CoA Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Link Reaction is true?

Decarboxylation releases CO2 Signup and view all the answers

What is Coenzyme A primarily used for in cellular respiration?

As a carrier for acetyl groups Signup and view all the answers

Where do the reactions of the Krebs cycle primarily take place?

In the mitochondria matrix Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a product formed during the Krebs cycle?

Citrate Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Citrate in the Krebs cycle?

It is decarboxylated and dehydrogenated Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of having two pyruvate molecules formed in glycolysis for the Krebs cycle?

They ensure the Krebs cycle can produce double the output Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the electron transport chain (ETC) in oxidative phosphorylation?

To transfer electrons and pump protons across the membrane Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is formed when protons move through ATP synthase?

ATP Signup and view all the answers

What is created in the intermembrane space as a result of the movement of protons during electron transport?

Proton gradient Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the process of chemiosmosis in oxidative phosphorylation?

Protons flow back into the matrix through ATP synthase, generating ATP Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Energy

Energy is essential for multiple processes in living organisms, including anabolic reactions like protein synthesis and DNA replication.
Active transport mechanisms, such as the sodium-potassium pump, rely on energy.
Mechanical functions, including muscle contraction and movement via flagella or cilia, require energy.
Organisms use energy to maintain homeostasis, support bioluminescence, and transmit nerve impulses.

ATP as Energy Currency

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) hydrolysis releases energy through the conversion to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and AMP (adenosine monophosphate).
Energy release from ATP hydrolysis is characterized by the values: 30.6 kJ mol⁻¹ for ATP to ADP, 30.6 kJ mol⁻¹ for ADP to AMP, and 14.2 kJ mol⁻¹ for AMP to adenosine.
ATP is small, water-soluble, and easily transported within cells, making it an immediate energy source.
Phosphate (Pi) is an effective leaving group, allowing ATP synthesis via ATP synthase to be reversible and efficient.
ATP maintains a high turnover rate and acts as a link between anabolic (energy-consuming) and catabolic (energy-releasing) reactions.

ATP Synthesis

ATP can be synthesized through glycolysis and the Krebs cycle, with oxidative phosphorylation occurring during aerobic respiration.
Only oxidative phosphorylation necessitates oxygen, which combines with electrons and protons in the final electron acceptor stage of respiration.
Absence of the electron transport chain (ETC) prevents chemiosmosis and ATP synthesis.

Respiration Overview

Respiration processes utilize organic molecules as fuel, proceeding through glycolysis, link reaction, Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.

Glycolysis

Glycolysis breaks down glucose to form two molecules of pyruvate and occurs in the cytoplasm.
The initial step involves the phosphorylation of glucose using 2 ATP to provide activation energy.
The phosphorylation process involves conversions from glucose to glucose phosphate, then to fructose phosphate, and ultimately onto fructose bisphosphate.

Link Reaction

Takes place in the mitochondrion matrix, requiring active transport of pyruvate into the matrix.
Decarboxylation removes CO₂, and dehydrogenation removes hydrogen.
Generates a net gain of 2 ATP and 2 reduced NAD from 2 pyruvate molecules.

Coenzyme A

Coenzyme A, composed of a nucleoside and vitamin, carries acetyl groups (CH3-CO) into the Krebs cycle.

Krebs Cycle

The Krebs cycle is a closed pathway of enzyme-controlled reactions in the mitochondrial matrix.
Acetyl CoA (2C) combines with oxaloacetate (4C) to form citrate (6C), resulting in the release of CO₂ and reduction of NAD and FAD.
Oxaloacetate is regenerated to perpetuate the cycle, and the net gain of CO₂ and reduced NAD is double that from one cycle due to two pyruvate molecules.

Oxidative Phosphorylation and Electron Transport Chain (ETC)

This stage occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane (cristae) and involves chemiosmosis.
Reduced NAD and FAD donate hydrogen atoms to the ETC, splitting into protons (H⁺) and electrons (e⁻).
Electrons move down an energy gradient, facilitating the pumping of H⁺ ions from the matrix to the intermembrane space, creating a proton gradient.
Protons flow back into the matrix through ATP synthase, generating ATP from ADP and Pi via electrical potential energy.
Oxygen serves as the final electron acceptor, combining with electrons and protons to form water (H₂O).

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This quiz covers essential concepts related to energy in biological systems, focusing on ATP as the primary energy currency. Topics include energy used in anabolic processes, active transport, and mechanical functions such as muscle contraction. Test your understanding of how ATP hydrolysis and synthesis play crucial roles in cellular functions.