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What type of energy source involves capturing energy through light absorption?
Which process involves electrons from inorganic compounds?
What thermodynamic quantity predicts the direction of a reaction?
In which process are electrons derived from organic compounds?
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What process involves the decrease in entropy and the assembly of simple molecules into complex cell components?
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What formula represents the calculation of Gibbs free energy change?
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In which type of reaction does heat exit the system, resulting in a decrease in total energy?
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What is the ultimate fate of most of the energy dissipated through the total metabolism of all life-forms?
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Which prefix indicates that CO2 is fixed and assembled into organic molecules as a carbon source for biomass?
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Which prefix refers to the process where chemical reactions yield energy without absorbing light?
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Which molecule carries two or three times as much energy as ATP?
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What is the oxidized form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH)?
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In the equation NAD+ + 2 H+ + 2 e– → NADH + H+, how many hydrogen atoms are consumed in the reduction of NAD+?
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Why do lipid catabolism reactions require more electron accepting energy carriers compared to glucose?
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Why do different kinds of reactions use different energy carriers according to the text?
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What is the Gibbs free energy change (∆G) for the reaction 2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O, given that the enthalpy change (∆H) is -572 kJ/mol and the entropy change (∆S) is -0.327 kJ/(mol-K)?
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Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the Gibbs free energy (∆G) of a reaction?
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If a reaction has a negative ∆G value under standard conditions, what does this indicate about the reaction?
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What happens to the Gibbs free energy (∆G) of a reaction as temperature increases?
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In the context of energy carriers and electron transfer, what role do many of the cell's energy transfer reactions involve?
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What is the purpose of ATP in cells?
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Which molecule is considered an energy carrier and can transfer electrons?
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Under physiological conditions, ATP forms a complex with which essential nutrient for cells?
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What are the components that make up adenosine triphosphate (ATP)?
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How does ATP transfer energy to cell processes?
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Study Notes
Energy and Metabolism
- Cells use energy to assemble simple, disordered molecules into complex, ordered forms such as cell components, which is known as anabolism (decrease in entropy).
- This process requires energy, and the measurement of energy in a system is called enthalpy (ΔH).
- Exothermic reactions release heat, resulting in a decrease in total energy (negative ΔH).
- Microbes use energy to build order, and this requires a continual gain of energy and continual radiation of heat.
Important Prefixes
- Auto-: CO2 is fixed and assembled into organic molecules (carbon source).
- Hetero-: Preformed organic molecules are acquired and assembled into new organic molecules (carbon source).
- Photo-: Light absorption captures energy (energy source).
- Chemo-: Chemical reactions yield energy without absorbing light (energy source).
- Litho-: Inorganic molecules donate electrons (electron source).
- Organo-: Organic molecules donate electrons (electron source).
Energy Sources
- Chemotrophy yields energy from electron transfer between chemicals.
- Chemoorganotrophy: electrons from organic compounds.
- Chemolithotrophy: electrons from inorganic compounds.
- Phototrophy yields energy from light absorption.
- Photoautotrophy: absorption with CO2 fixation.
- Photoheterotrophy: absorption without CO2 fixation.
Gibbs Free Energy Change
- The direction of a reaction can be predicted by the Gibbs free energy change (ΔG).
- ΔG = ΔH – TΔS, where ΔH is the change in enthalpy and ΔS is the change in entropy.
- A negative ΔG value indicates a spontaneous reaction.
Gibbs Free Energy Example
- Reaction: 2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O
- ΔH is -572 kJ/mol (stable bonds of H2O are formed, and heat is released).
- ΔS is -0.327 kJ/(mol-K) (entropy decreases).
Energy Carriers and Electron Transfer
- Energy carriers are molecules that gain or release small amounts of energy in reversible reactions.
- Examples: NADH and ATP.
- NADH can transfer electrons and carry energy.
- ATP is an ancient component of cells, found in all living organisms.
ATP Structure and Function
- ATP consists of a base (adenine), a sugar (ribose), and three phosphates.
- ATP is an energy carrier that can release energy by hydrolysis or phosphorylation of an organic molecule.
- ATP always forms a complex with Mg2+ under physiological conditions.
NADH and FADH
- NADH carries energy and electrons, donating and accepting electrons.
- NAD+ is the oxidized form, and NADH is the reduced form.
- FADH2 is another coenzyme that can transfer electrons, with FAD being the oxidized form.
Why Different Energy Carriers?
- Different reactions use different energy carriers due to varying redox levels and energy yields.
- Different energy carriers are used to be efficient and not wasteful.
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Learn how to calculate the change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG) using the equation ΔG = ΔH - TΔS with an example reaction involving the formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen. Understand the concept of bond stability, heat release, and entropy change in relation to ΔG calculations.
