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What is the correct definition of energy in the context of work?

  • Energy is the force applied to an object.
  • Energy is the ability to do work. (correct)
  • Energy is the measure of temperature in a system.
  • Energy is the ability to create matter.

    • What is the sign of ΔG for an exergonic reaction?

  • Positive
  • Indeterminate
  • Zero
  • Negative (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

  • Kinetic energy is associated with stationary objects, whereas potential energy is associated with moving objects.
  • Kinetic energy involves energy in a system ready to work, while potential energy is energy expended.
  • Kinetic energy is energy stored in chemical bonds, while potential energy is related to motion.
  • Kinetic energy is energy in motion, while potential energy is stored energy. (correct)

    • What does Gibb’s Free Energy (G) represent in a metabolic reaction?

    <p>The amount of energy available to do work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the study of energy flow through a living system?

    <p>Bioenergetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between free energy and entropy according to the equation ΔG = ΔH − TΔS?

    <p>Free energy decreases with increasing entropy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following scenarios is chemical energy transformed into kinetic energy?

    <p>A car moving down a racetrack utilizing gasoline as fuel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes metabolic pathways?

    <p>A series of biochemical reactions converting substrates into a final product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the free energy diagram, what does the 'hump' represent?

    <p>The activation energy required for the reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is ΔG in the context of chemical reactions?

    <p>It represents the change in Gibb's Free Energy after a reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reaction is classified as endergonic?

    <p>Photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In metabolic pathways, what type of reaction synthesizes larger molecules?

    <p>Anabolic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does heat energy play in the context of activation energy?

    <p>It is the main source that helps reactants reach their transition state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of energy is primarily represented by objects in motion?

    <p>Kinetic energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration in relation to glucose?

    <p>To release energy stored in glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about anabolic pathways is true?

    <p>They require energy to synthesize larger molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transition state in a chemical reaction?

    <p>An unstable state that allows bonds to break or form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes endergonic reactions?

    <p>Reactions that absorb energy from the surroundings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of energy is stored in chemical bonds?

    <p>Potential energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding activation energy and catalyzed reactions?

    <p>Activation energy is reduced in catalyzed reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What evidence suggests that all types of life share common metabolic pathways?

    <p>Commonality in metabolic reactions points to shared ancestry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the rusting of iron occur slowly despite being a spontaneous reaction?

    <p>The reaction has high activation energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is considered anabolic?

    <p>Synthesis of ATP from ADP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do specialized enzymes relate to metabolic pathways?

    <p>They enable adaptations to the environment through metabolic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of ATP hydrolysis?

    <p>ADP and free energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the sodium-potassium pump's function?

    <p>It uses ATP hydrolysis to move sodium out and potassium into the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of enzymes in metabolic pathways?

    <p>To speed up reactions by lowering activation energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the structure of enzymes contribute to their function?

    <p>Their 3D shape allows them to bind specific substrates at the active site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism enhances enzyme-substrate interactions?

    <p>Induced fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about ATP is true?

    <p>ATP hydrolysis is a reversible process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes enzymes from other catalysts?

    <p>Enzymes are highly specific for particular reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception regarding ATP energy release?

    <p>All energy released from ATP is converted to heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily determines the 3-D shape of a protein?

    <p>The amino acid sequence of the polypeptide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can suboptimal temperature affect enzyme function?

    <p>It can denature the enzyme, leading to a loss of shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism does an enzyme use to lower activation energy?

    <p>By aligning the substrates to facilitate the reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary reason why enzyme activity can be regulated?

    <p>To meet specific cellular needs at different times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of competitive inhibitors in enzyme activity?

    <p>They compete with the substrate for the active site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can specifically inhibit or promote enzyme function?

    <p>Production of molecules that regulate enzyme activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT directly related to enzyme function?

    <p>The time of day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What changes occur to the substrate when an enzyme temporarily reacts with it?

    <p>It temporarily loses its shape and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Energy and Metabolism

    • Bioenergetics studies the energy flow through a living system.
    • Metabolism encompasses all chemical reactions within a cell or organism.
    • Metabolic pathways are sequential biochemical reactions converting substrates into final products.
    • Anabolic pathways require energy to synthesize larger molecules (like photosynthesis).
    • Catabolic pathways release energy by breaking down large molecules into smaller ones (like cellular respiration).

    Potential, Kinetic, Free, and Activation Energy

    • Energy is the capacity to do work.
    • Kinetic energy is possessed by objects in motion.
    • Potential energy is stored energy in objects with the potential to move.
    • Free energy (G) is the usable energy in a system, the energy available to do work.
    • Change in free energy (ΔG) refers to the change in free energy after a reaction.
    • Exergonic reactions release energy (ΔG is negative), making them spontaneous.
    • Endergonic reactions require energy input (ΔG is positive), making them non-spontaneous.
    • Activation energy is the energy needed to initiate a reaction, helping reactants reach the transition state (unstable state).
    • Catalysts lower activation energy, speeding up reactions without changing the reaction's outcome.
    • ATP is a high-energy molecule that transfers energy to other molecules through hydrolysis.

    ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate

    • ATP serves as the cellular energy currency.
    • ATP hydrolysis releases energy by breaking down ATP into ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and inorganic phosphate (Pi).
    • ATP hydrolysis can drive endergonic reactions, coupling energy release with energy demands.

    Enzymes

    • Enzymes are protein (mostly) catalysts that accelerate biochemical reactions by lowering activation energy.
    • Enzyme-substrate specificity: Enzymes have specific active sites that bind with specific reactant molecules (substrates).
    • Induced fit: A mild change in enzyme shape upon substrate binding to optimize catalysis.
    • Enzyme regulation: Cells control enzyme activity through various factors such as temperature, pH, inhibitors, activators, and cofactor availability.
    • Competitive inhibition: A molecule mimics the substrate and competes for the active site.

    Enzyme Inhibition

    • Competitive inhibitors have a similar shape to the substrate, competing for the active site.

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