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What primarily happens to ATP when its concentration increases in the cell?
What primarily happens to ATP when its concentration increases in the cell?
- It stores more energy
- It releases a phosphate (correct)
- It decomposes into ADT
- It forms complex carbohydrates
Which process uses energy to combine simple precursors into complex molecules?
Which process uses energy to combine simple precursors into complex molecules?
- Photolysis
- Anabolism (correct)
- Glycolysis
- Catabolism
What happens in the catabolic pathway when large fat molecules are broken down?
What happens in the catabolic pathway when large fat molecules are broken down?
- Release of fatty acids (correct)
- Creation of glycogen
- Formation of amino acids
- Accumulation of ATP
Which type of molecule gives off a color under specific conditions and can indicate the presence of specific bacteria in a culture medium?
Which type of molecule gives off a color under specific conditions and can indicate the presence of specific bacteria in a culture medium?
What is the role of CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) in archaea and bacteria?
What is the role of CRISPR-associated proteins (Cas) in archaea and bacteria?
What term describes the large molecules that must be stored by organisms to store energy for winter?
What term describes the large molecules that must be stored by organisms to store energy for winter?
What is a coenzyme?
What is a coenzyme?
Which process involves breaking down nutrients and food to increase ATP concentration in cells?
Which process involves breaking down nutrients and food to increase ATP concentration in cells?
Which process is directly initiated by coenzyme A?
Which process is directly initiated by coenzyme A?
What is a major function of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)?
What is a major function of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)?
Which of these vitamins lead to the production of coenzymes?
Which of these vitamins lead to the production of coenzymes?
Which statement is true about coenzymes that are not derived from vitamins?
Which statement is true about coenzymes that are not derived from vitamins?
What molecule does ATP transport within cells to provide energy?
What molecule does ATP transport within cells to provide energy?
What is the major source from which coenzyme A is naturally derived?
What is the major source from which coenzyme A is naturally derived?
Which coenzyme is most widely distributed in the human body?
Which coenzyme is most widely distributed in the human body?
What would likely happen if ATP was unavailable in cells?
What would likely happen if ATP was unavailable in cells?
What does the root word 'auto' in 'autotroph' imply?
What does the root word 'auto' in 'autotroph' imply?
Which process do photoautotrophs use to make organic materials?
Which process do photoautotrophs use to make organic materials?
Why are autotrophs considered crucial for the survival of ecosystems?
Why are autotrophs considered crucial for the survival of ecosystems?
What was essential for the first life forms on Earth to exist?
What was essential for the first life forms on Earth to exist?
How do photoautotrophs primarily trap energy?
How do photoautotrophs primarily trap energy?
What likely triggered the evolution of heterotrophs?
What likely triggered the evolution of heterotrophs?
Which type of organisms are included in photoautotrophs?
Which type of organisms are included in photoautotrophs?
What significant role besides making organic compounds do photoautotrophs perform?
What significant role besides making organic compounds do photoautotrophs perform?
Which process in cells results in the production of macromolecules by forming chemical bonds between smaller molecules?
Which process in cells results in the production of macromolecules by forming chemical bonds between smaller molecules?
What enzyme-based technique is used to increase the sensitivity of nucleic acid detection methods?
What enzyme-based technique is used to increase the sensitivity of nucleic acid detection methods?
Which extraembryonic membrane is specifically responsible for surrounding and protecting the amniote embryo?
Which extraembryonic membrane is specifically responsible for surrounding and protecting the amniote embryo?
Which process returns nitrogen to the soil or water, allowing plants to absorb it?
Which process returns nitrogen to the soil or water, allowing plants to absorb it?
In metabolic terms, what is the result of catabolic pathways within the cell?
In metabolic terms, what is the result of catabolic pathways within the cell?
Which process requires the input of energy to synthesize new structures within the cell?
Which process requires the input of energy to synthesize new structures within the cell?
What terms describe the two types of metabolic pathways in a cell?
What terms describe the two types of metabolic pathways in a cell?
What synchronizes the control of both anabolism and catabolism within an organism?
What synchronizes the control of both anabolism and catabolism within an organism?
What is the primary organ where gluconeogenesis takes place?
What is the primary organ where gluconeogenesis takes place?
Which process is the opposite of gluconeogenesis?
Which process is the opposite of gluconeogenesis?
What does gram staining primarily help to identify?
What does gram staining primarily help to identify?
What is a heme capable of holding due to its special structure?
What is a heme capable of holding due to its special structure?
In which organisms are introns specifically found?
In which organisms are introns specifically found?
What are Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) important for?
What are Human Leukocyte Antigens (HLA) important for?
What is the study of tissue composition and structure called?
What is the study of tissue composition and structure called?
What causes healthcare-associated infections?
What causes healthcare-associated infections?
