30 Questions
What is the branch of biochemistry that studies energy in living systems?
Bioenergetics
Which type of energy is described as energy in motion?
Kinetic energy
Which process requires a net input of energy and absorbs free energy?
Photosynthesis
What metabolic pathway involves the release of energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds?
Catabolic pathway
What type of reactions consume energy to build complicated molecules from simpler compounds?
Anabolic pathway
Which process involves the transfer of energy from catabolism to anabolism?
Cellular respiration
What is the main function of ATP in cellular processes?
To store and release energy for cellular work
What is the simple formula for ribose?
C5H10O5
Where do the letters 'aden' and 'ine' in adenosine come from?
'Aden' is derived from ribose and 'ine' is derived from adenine
What does the prefix 'tri' in 'triphosphate' mean?
Three
What element is present in adenine but not in carbohydrates?
Nitrogen
How many phosphate groups are still attached to the original ATP molecule when it is converted to ADP?
Two
What is required for the chemical combination of adenosine, ribose, and phosphate to form ATP?
Energy
What does the prefix 'di-' mean in 'adenosine diphosphate'?
Two
What end part must be removed from each molecule in order for adenine and ribose to fit together?
'Hydrogen and hydroxide' molecule
What type of energy is described as energy in motion?
Kinetic Energy
Which process involves the release of energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds?
Cellular Respiration
What is the branch of biochemistry that studies energy in living systems?
Bioenergetics
Which metabolic pathway involves the consumption of energy to build complicated molecules from simpler compounds?
Anabolic Pathway
Which process requires a net input of energy and absorbs free energy?
Photosynthesis
What does the prefix 'di-' mean in 'adenosine diphosphate'?
Twice
What is the main function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in cellular processes?
To couple an exergonic process to drive an endergonic one
What is the prefix 'di-' in 'adenosine diphosphate' mean?
Two
Where do the letters 'aden' and 'ine' in adenosine come from?
Ribose
What does the prefix 'tri' in 'triphosphate' mean?
Three
What element is present in adenine but not in carbohydrates?
Nitrogen
What end part must be removed from each molecule in order for adenine and ribose to fit together?
Hydrogen and hydroxide molecule
What is the simple formula for the phosphoric acid?
(H3PO4)
What molecule is formed from the parts that are removed when adenine and ribose fit together?
$H_2O$
What metabolic pathway involves the release of energy by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compounds?
Catabolism
Test your knowledge of energy in living systems, including the environment, plants, and animals, as well as the capacity to do work and the different forms of energy such as kinetic and potential energy. Explore concepts related to endergonic and exergonic reactions, as well as the process of photosynthesis.
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