Cell Theory

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Which one of these is a characteristic of an exergonic reaction?

It releases energy. (correct)

It is endothermic.

It has a positive change in free energy (∆G).

It requires an input of energy.

Which one of these is a characteristic of an endergonic reaction?

It requires an input of energy. (correct)

It is exothermic.

It releases energy.

It has a negative change in free energy (∆G).

Which one of these is an example of catabolism?

Photosynthesis

Glycolysis (correct)

DNA replication

Protein synthesis

Which one of these is an example of anabolism?

Protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the primary function of ATP?

Energy storage Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is an example of competitive inhibition?

Enzyme-substrate binding Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is an example of non-competitive inhibition?

Allosteric regulation Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the primary site of oxidative phosphorylation in cellular respiration?

Electron transport chain Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is the primary function of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

To produce ATP Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is a characteristic of anaerobic respiration?

It involves the breakdown of glucose. Signup and view all the answers

According to the cell theory, which of the following is NOT one of the three principles?

Cells are capable of photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Size of the cell Signup and view all the answers

Why can't cells be huge?

The SA:Volume ratio limits their size Signup and view all the answers

Why do different cells in the same organism with the same DNA look and function in a unique way?

They have different proteomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a genome and a proteome?

A genome refers to an organism's complete set of genes, while a proteome refers to all the proteins produced by an organism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an organelle discussed in lecture?

Ribosome Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis and secretion via the endomembrane system?

Endoplasmic reticulum Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cytoskeleton?

Cellular movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the fluid mosaic model in terms of membrane structure?

A model that describes the fluidity and dynamic nature of the plasma membrane Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature or structural component of the plasma membrane?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers