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What type of work involves the movement of cells or cellular components?
What type of work involves the movement of cells or cellular components?
- Chemical work
- Electrical work
- Mechanical work (correct)
- Transport work
What happens to ATP when it is hydrolyzed?
What happens to ATP when it is hydrolyzed?
- It is converted into glucose.
- It is broken down into ADP and one inorganic phosphate. (correct)
- It gains an additional phosphate group.
- It forms ribose and adenine.
How is ATP regenerated from ADP?
How is ATP regenerated from ADP?
- By directly combining ADP with glucose.
- Through an exergonic process in the ATP cycle. (correct)
- Via a spontaneous reaction without energy input.
- Through an endergonic reaction involving light energy.
What drives the endergonic reactions necessary for cellular work?
What drives the endergonic reactions necessary for cellular work?
What term describes the transfer of a phosphate group to another molecule?
What term describes the transfer of a phosphate group to another molecule?
What do the laws of thermodynamics indicate about a reaction?
What do the laws of thermodynamics indicate about a reaction?
What role do enzymes play in metabolic reactions?
What role do enzymes play in metabolic reactions?
What is the induced fit model of enzyme activity?
What is the induced fit model of enzyme activity?
Which factors can affect enzyme efficiency?
Which factors can affect enzyme efficiency?
What happens when an enzyme's structure changes?
What happens when an enzyme's structure changes?
How many binding sites do allosteric enzymes have?
How many binding sites do allosteric enzymes have?
What effect does an allosteric inhibitor have on an enzyme?
What effect does an allosteric inhibitor have on an enzyme?
What defines cooperativity in allosteric regulation?
What defines cooperativity in allosteric regulation?
What is the role of an allosteric activator?
What is the role of an allosteric activator?
Which option describes the interactions involved in allosteric regulation?
Which option describes the interactions involved in allosteric regulation?
What is the primary function of catabolic pathways in metabolism?
What is the primary function of catabolic pathways in metabolism?
Which of the following best defines metabolism?
Which of the following best defines metabolism?
What type of energy is associated with the movement of atoms or molecules?
What type of energy is associated with the movement of atoms or molecules?
What occurs during an anabolic pathway?
What occurs during an anabolic pathway?
Which of the following statements best describes the laws of thermodynamics?
Which of the following statements best describes the laws of thermodynamics?
What is the role of enzymes in metabolic pathways?
What is the role of enzymes in metabolic pathways?
Which type of energy is primarily involved in chemical reactions?
Which type of energy is primarily involved in chemical reactions?
What would happen if there was a loss in energy flow in an organism?
What would happen if there was a loss in energy flow in an organism?
What is the primary benefit of a fever in fighting off a virus?
What is the primary benefit of a fever in fighting off a virus?
What happens to the virus's proteins when exposed to higher temperatures during a fever?
What happens to the virus's proteins when exposed to higher temperatures during a fever?
What could be a dangerous consequence of a long-term fever?
What could be a dangerous consequence of a long-term fever?
How do vitamins function in the human body?
How do vitamins function in the human body?
What is the consequence of a vitamin B12 deficiency?
What is the consequence of a vitamin B12 deficiency?
Why are vitamins considered essential nutrients?
Why are vitamins considered essential nutrients?
What role do enzymes play in the immune response during a fever?
What role do enzymes play in the immune response during a fever?
How does a fever affect the virus's reproduction?
How does a fever affect the virus's reproduction?
Study Notes
Metabolism
- Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions in an organism.
- Metabolic pathways are a series of chemical reactions that either build or break down complex molecules.
- Enzymes catalyze metabolic reactions.
Energy
- Energy is the ability to do work.
- Kinetic energy is the energy associated with motion.
- Potential energy is stored energy.
- Chemical energy is potential energy stored in chemical bonds.
- Organisms need energy to survive and function.
Cells and Energy
- Cells are not at equilibrium and have a constant flow of materials in and out of the membrane.
- Cells perform three kinds of work:
- Mechanical
- Transport
- Chemical
- ATP is the primary energy currency used by cells.
- ATP couples exergonic reactions to endergonic reactions to power cellular work.
- ATP is generated by phosphorylation, where a phosphate group from broken down ATP is added to a molecule to give it energy.
- The ATP cycle is an exergonic process that regenerates ATP from ADP.
Rate of Metabolic Reactions
- The rate of a reaction is how fast a reaction occurs.
- Enzymes speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy.
Enzymes
- Enzymes are proteins that catalyze reactions.
- They are not consumed in the reaction.
- Each enzyme has an active site where the substrate binds.
- The shape of the active site determines the enzyme's specificity.
- Enzyme names typically end in "-ase".
Induced Fit
- Enzymes can change shape to better bind to the substrate.
Enzyme Catabolism and Anabolism
- Catabolic enzymes break down complex molecules.
- Anabolic enzymes build up complex molecules.
Effects on Enzymes
- Temperature, pH, and chemicals can affect enzyme function.
- Changes in temperature or pH can denature enzymes, altering their shape and function.
Allosteric Regulation
- Allosteric enzymes have two binding sites:
- Active site where the substrate binds.
- Allosteric site, where molecules bind.
- Allosteric regulation is a way to control enzyme activity by changing the shape of the active site.
- Allosteric activators bind to the allosteric site and increase enzyme activity.
- Allosteric inhibitors bind to the allosteric site and decrease enzyme activity.
Cooperativity
- Cooperativity is a type of allosteric regulation where binding of a substrate to one active site on an enzyme changes the shape of other active sites.
Vitamins and Coenzymes
- Vitamins are essential organic compounds that function as coenzymes.
- Coenzymes are nonprotein molecules required for enzyme activity.
- Vitamin deficiencies can lead to health problems.
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This quiz covers essential concepts of metabolism and energy in biological systems. You will explore metabolic pathways, the importance of enzymes, and the various forms of energy relevant to cellular processes. Test your understanding of how cells utilize energy and the role of ATP in these processes.
