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What is the primary source of energy for life on Earth?
What is the primary source of energy for life on Earth?
Which type of reaction is best described as an uphill run on a chemical equilibrium energy hill?
Which type of reaction is best described as an uphill run on a chemical equilibrium energy hill?
What contributes to the high potential energy of the transition state in a reaction?
What contributes to the high potential energy of the transition state in a reaction?
Which term is NOT associated with an enzyme?
Which term is NOT associated with an enzyme?
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A reaction that ends with a net increase in stored potential energy is best described as which of the following?
A reaction that ends with a net increase in stored potential energy is best described as which of the following?
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What mechanism do phosphate-group transfers from ATP to another molecule utilize for energy delivery?
What mechanism do phosphate-group transfers from ATP to another molecule utilize for energy delivery?
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Which of the following statements regarding enzymes is NOT true?
Which of the following statements regarding enzymes is NOT true?
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What is the term for the energy required to initiate a reaction?
What is the term for the energy required to initiate a reaction?
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What is a primary function of enzymes in living cells?
What is a primary function of enzymes in living cells?
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Which statement correctly differentiates catalysts from enzymes?
Which statement correctly differentiates catalysts from enzymes?
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What is the significance of the active site of an enzyme?
What is the significance of the active site of an enzyme?
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What occurs when an enzyme's shape changes during catalysis?
What occurs when an enzyme's shape changes during catalysis?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the nature of enzymes?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the nature of enzymes?
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A substance that loses electrons in a reaction is termed as:
A substance that loses electrons in a reaction is termed as:
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The primary role of the outer phosphate bond in ATP is to:
The primary role of the outer phosphate bond in ATP is to:
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Which principle is associated with the second law of thermodynamics?
Which principle is associated with the second law of thermodynamics?
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An allosteric enzyme is characterized by:
An allosteric enzyme is characterized by:
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An allosteric activator functions by:
An allosteric activator functions by:
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Study Notes
Energy and Enzymes
- Primary Energy Source: The sun is the primary energy source for life on Earth.
- Endergonic vs. Exergonic Reactions: An endergonic reaction is an "uphill" run, akin to moving energy from the bottom of an energy hill, storing potential energy in the products. The opposite, exergonic reactions, release energy.
- Transition State and Activation Energy: The high potential energy of the transition state in a reaction is due to the altered three-dimensional structure of reactants during activation.
- Enzyme Characteristics: Enzymes are proteins that function as catalysts, speeding up reactions; they are affected by temperature and pH. Enzymes have active sites.
- Enzymes and Reactions: Enzymes increase the speed of reactions by lowering the activation energy.
- Endergonic and Exothermic: An endothermic reaction absorbs net energy, while an exergonic reaction releases net energy. Reactions that store energy are endergonic.
- Metabolic Pathways: The Krebs cycle exemplifies a cyclic pathway, a series of steps where the initial molecule is regenerated at the end of each cycle.
- ATP Hydrolysis: The phosphate-group transfers in ATP are a rapid, near-universal, and renewable method for energy delivery.
- First Law of Thermodynamics: Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transferred or transformed.
Thermodynamics
- Second Law of Thermodynamics: Matter tends to become more disorganized (entropy increases) over time. Energy gained by one part of the universe will be lost (converted to heat) by another part.
- Thermodynamic Principles: The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
Enzymes and Catalysts
- Catalyst Nature of Enzymes: Enzymes are organic catalysts, increasing reaction rates without being used up in the process. They work best at specific pH values and are proteins, not inorganic molecules.
- Enzyme Active Sites: All enzymes have an active site where substrates temporarily bind.
- Enzyme Behavior: Enzyme shape may change slightly during catalysis, so that the fit is induced. The active site orients substrate molecules to promote interaction of reactive parts. Not all enzymes function in the cytoplasm of the cell.
- Enzyme Inhibition/Activation: Enzymes can be regulated by allosteric activators and inhibitors.
- Coenzymes: NAD+, FAD, and NADP+ are cofactors (organic coenzymes), not metal ions or allosteric regulators.
Electron Transport Systems
- Electron Transport Mechanisms: Electron transport systems involve enzymes, cofactors, and electron transfers across cell membranes.
Energy and ATP
- ATP and Energy: The main significance of the outer phosphate bond in ATP is that it releases a large amount of usable energy when the phosphate group is split off during hydrolysis.
- Allosteric Enzymes: Allosteric enzymes have a separate active site that binds intermediate/end-product molecules, whereas the substrate binds at the active site.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts related to energy and enzymes, including the roles of endergonic and exergonic reactions. Understand the characteristics of enzymes, how they function as catalysts, and their impact on reaction rates. Test your knowledge of activation energy and metabolic pathways.
