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?

    <p>Catabolic pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Cellular respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of ATP in cellular processes?

    <p>To store and release energy for cellular work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the simple formula for ribose?

    <p>C5H10O5</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Aden' is derived from ribose and 'ine' is derived from adenine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What element is present in adenine but not in carbohydrates?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>'Hydrogen and hydroxide' molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of energy is described as energy in motion?

    <p>Kinetic Energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cellular Respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>To couple an exergonic process to drive an endergonic one</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What element is present in adenine but not in carbohydrates?

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

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

    <p>Hydrogen and hydroxide molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the simple formula for the phosphoric acid?

    <p>(H3PO4)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>$H_2O$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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