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What is the branch of biology that studies energy in living systems (environment and organisms) and how they utilize it?
What is the branch of biology that studies energy in living systems (environment and organisms) and how they utilize it?
- Physiology
- Biochemistry (correct)
- Ecology
- Genetics
Which type of energy is described as energy in motion, and examples include heat and light energy?
Which type of energy is described as energy in motion, and examples include heat and light energy?
- Thermal Energy
- Potential Energy
- Kinetic Energy (correct)
- Chemical Energy
Which process in plants involves metabolic reactions that consume energy (endergonic) to build complicated molecules from simpler compounds?
Which process in plants involves metabolic reactions that consume energy (endergonic) to build complicated molecules from simpler compounds?
- Cellular Respiration
- Hydrolysis
- Photosynthesis (correct)
- Dehydration Synthesis
Which term refers to the sum total of the chemical activities of all cells, managing the material and energy resources of the cell?
Which term refers to the sum total of the chemical activities of all cells, managing the material and energy resources of the cell?
What type of chemical reaction requires a net input of energy, absorbing free energy and storing it?
What type of chemical reaction requires a net input of energy, absorbing free energy and storing it?
What process is used to couple an exergonic process to drive an endergonic one in cellular work?
What process is used to couple an exergonic process to drive an endergonic one in cellular work?
What is the prefix 'tri' in triphosphate mean?
What is the prefix 'tri' in triphosphate mean?
What does the prefix 'di-' in adenosine diphosphate (ADP) mean?
What does the prefix 'di-' in adenosine diphosphate (ADP) mean?
What element is present in adenine, but not in carbohydrates?
What element is present in adenine, but not in carbohydrates?
How many molecules of ATP are estimated to be generated and consumed by each cell per second?
How many molecules of ATP are estimated to be generated and consumed by each cell per second?
What type of chemical reaction releases energy?
What type of chemical reaction releases energy?
Which metabolic pathway involves breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds?
Which metabolic pathway involves breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds?
What is the capacity to do work referred to as?
What is the capacity to do work referred to as?
Which type of energy is described as energy in motion, with examples including heat and light energy?
Which type of energy is described as energy in motion, with examples including heat and light energy?
What is the branch of biology that studies energy in living systems and how they utilize it?
What is the branch of biology that studies energy in living systems and how they utilize it?
What is the role of ATP in cellular work?
What is the role of ATP in cellular work?
What is the simple formula for phosphoric acid?
What is the simple formula for phosphoric acid?
Where do the letters 'aden' and 'ine' in adenosine come from?
Where do the letters 'aden' and 'ine' in adenosine come from?
What must be removed from each molecule in order for adenine and ribose to fit together?
What must be removed from each molecule in order for adenine and ribose to fit together?
What does the prefix 'di-' mean in adenosine diphosphate (ADP)?
What does the prefix 'di-' mean in adenosine diphosphate (ADP)?
