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What is the primary role of chemical energy in cells?
What is the primary role of chemical energy in cells?
- To act as a storage medium for genetic information
- To drive metabolic processes and energy transfer (correct)
- To serve as a structural component of cell membranes
- To facilitate cell division
Which process is directly powered by chemical energy within a cell?
Which process is directly powered by chemical energy within a cell?
- Facilitated diffusion of molecules
- Transcription of DNA to RNA
- Formation of ATP through cellular respiration (correct)
- Photosynthesis in plant cells
Chemical energy in cells is primarily stored in which form?
Chemical energy in cells is primarily stored in which form?
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) (correct)
- Fatty acids
How do cells convert chemical energy into usable forms?
How do cells convert chemical energy into usable forms?
Which of the following statements about chemical energy in cells is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about chemical energy in cells is incorrect?
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Chemical Energy in Cells
Chemical Energy in Cells
The energy stored within the chemical bonds of molecules, like glucose, that cells use to perform life processes.
Cell
Cell
The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms. Cells carry out essential life processes, like metabolism, growth, and reproduction.
Life Processes
Life Processes
The fundamental activities that characterize living organisms, including metabolism, growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.
Metabolism
Metabolism
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Growth
Growth
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Study Notes
Chemical Energy in Cells
- Cellular activity requires chemical reactions
- Cells need energy and structures, obtained through complex reactions called metabolism
- Catabolism: Chemical reactions releasing energy
- Anabolism: Chemical reactions needing energy input
- Energy is stored in chemical bonds of molecules
- Protein and lipid metabolism are examples of these processes
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This quiz explores the essential concepts of chemical energy in cells, focusing on metabolic processes. You will learn about catabolism and anabolism, and how cells use energy from chemical reactions to maintain their functions. Discover how proteins and lipids play a vital role in metabolism.
