General Biology 1: Study of Energy in Living Systems

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What is the branch of biochemistry that studies energy in living systems?

Biochemical kinetics
Bioenergetics (correct)
Biophysical chemistry
Biophysics

Which type of energy is described as energy in motion?

Thermal energy
Chemical energy
Kinetic energy (correct)
Potential energy

Which process requires a net input of energy and absorbs free energy?

Hydrolysis
Photosynthesis (correct)
Dehydration synthesis
Cellular respiration

What metabolic pathway involves the release of energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds?

Catabolic pathway (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of reactions consume energy to build complicated molecules from simpler compounds?

Anabolic pathway (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the transfer of energy from catabolism to anabolism?

Cellular respiration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of ATP in cellular processes?

To store and release energy for cellular work (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the simple formula for ribose?

C5H10O5 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where do the letters 'aden' and 'ine' in adenosine come from?

'Aden' is derived from ribose and 'ine' is derived from adenine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'tri' in 'triphosphate' mean?

Three (A) Signup and view all the answers

What element is present in adenine but not in carbohydrates?

Nitrogen (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many phosphate groups are still attached to the original ATP molecule when it is converted to ADP?

Two (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the chemical combination of adenosine, ribose, and phosphate to form ATP?

Energy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'di-' mean in 'adenosine diphosphate'?

Two (A) Signup and view all the answers

What end part must be removed from each molecule in order for adenine and ribose to fit together?

'Hydrogen and hydroxide' molecule (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy is described as energy in motion?

Kinetic Energy (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the release of energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds?

Cellular Respiration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the branch of biochemistry that studies energy in living systems?

Bioenergetics (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which metabolic pathway involves the consumption of energy to build complicated molecules from simpler compounds?

Anabolic Pathway (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which process requires a net input of energy and absorbs free energy?

Photosynthesis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'di-' mean in 'adenosine diphosphate'?

Twice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in cellular processes?

To couple an exergonic process to drive an endergonic one (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the prefix 'di-' in 'adenosine diphosphate' mean?

Two (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where do the letters 'aden' and 'ine' in adenosine come from?

Ribose (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the prefix 'tri' in 'triphosphate' mean?

Three (D) Signup and view all the answers

What element is present in adenine but not in carbohydrates?

Nitrogen (A) Signup and view all the answers

What end part must be removed from each molecule in order for adenine and ribose to fit together?

Hydrogen and hydroxide molecule (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the simple formula for the phosphoric acid?

(H3PO4) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What molecule is formed from the parts that are removed when adenine and ribose fit together?

$H_2O$ (D) Signup and view all the answers

What metabolic pathway involves the release of energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds?

Catabolism (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Bioenergetics

The study of energy flow and transformations in living organisms.

Kinetic Energy

Energy possessed by objects in motion.