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What is the branch of biochemistry that studies energy in living systems?
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?
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?
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?
What metabolic pathway involves the release of energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds?
What type of reactions consume energy to build complicated molecules from simpler compounds?
What type of reactions consume energy to build complicated molecules from simpler compounds?
Which process involves the transfer of energy from catabolism to anabolism?
Which process involves the transfer of energy from catabolism to anabolism?
What is the main function of ATP in cellular processes?
What is the main function of ATP in cellular processes?
What is the simple formula for ribose?
What is the simple formula for ribose?
Where do the letters 'aden' and 'ine' in adenosine come from?
Where do the letters 'aden' and 'ine' in adenosine come from?
What does the prefix 'tri' in 'triphosphate' mean?
What does the prefix 'tri' in 'triphosphate' mean?
What element is present in adenine but not in carbohydrates?
What element is present in adenine but not in carbohydrates?
How many phosphate groups are still attached to the original ATP molecule when it is converted to ADP?
How many phosphate groups are still attached to the original ATP molecule when it is converted to ADP?
What is required for the chemical combination of adenosine, ribose, and phosphate to form ATP?
What is required for the chemical combination of adenosine, ribose, and phosphate to form ATP?
What does the prefix 'di-' mean in 'adenosine diphosphate'?
What does the prefix 'di-' mean in 'adenosine diphosphate'?
What end part must be removed from each molecule in order for adenine and ribose to fit together?
What end part must be removed from each molecule in order for adenine and ribose to fit together?
What type of energy is described as energy in motion?
What type of energy is described as energy in motion?
Which process involves the release of energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds?
Which process involves the release of energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds?
What is the branch of biochemistry that studies energy in living systems?
What is the branch of biochemistry that studies energy in living systems?
Which metabolic pathway involves the consumption of energy to build complicated molecules from simpler compounds?
Which metabolic pathway involves the consumption of energy to build complicated molecules from simpler compounds?
Which process requires a net input of energy and absorbs free energy?
Which process requires a net input of energy and absorbs free energy?
What does the prefix 'di-' mean in 'adenosine diphosphate'?
What does the prefix 'di-' mean in 'adenosine diphosphate'?
What is the main function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in cellular processes?
What is the main function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in cellular processes?
What is the prefix 'di-' in 'adenosine diphosphate' mean?
What is the prefix 'di-' in 'adenosine diphosphate' mean?
Where do the letters 'aden' and 'ine' in adenosine come from?
Where do the letters 'aden' and 'ine' in adenosine come from?
What does the prefix 'tri' in 'triphosphate' mean?
What does the prefix 'tri' in 'triphosphate' mean?
What element is present in adenine but not in carbohydrates?
What element is present in adenine but not in carbohydrates?
What end part must be removed from each molecule in order for adenine and ribose to fit together?
What end part must be removed from each molecule in order for adenine and ribose to fit together?
What is the simple formula for the phosphoric acid?
What is the simple formula for the phosphoric acid?
What molecule is formed from the parts that are removed when adenine and ribose fit together?
What molecule is formed from the parts that are removed when adenine and ribose fit together?
What metabolic pathway involves the release of energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds?
What metabolic pathway involves the release of energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds?
