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What is the study of energy changes during biochemical reactions called?
What is the study of energy changes during biochemical reactions called?
- Biomolecular studies
- Biogenetics
- Biochemistry
- Bioenergetics (correct)
What type of chemical reaction absorbs energy from its surroundings?
What type of chemical reaction absorbs energy from its surroundings?
- Exergonic reaction
- Endergonic reaction (correct)
- Metabolic reaction
- Oxidative reaction
What term describes the set of chemical reactions interconnected in a series of pathways?
What term describes the set of chemical reactions interconnected in a series of pathways?
- Metabolism (correct)
- Biomolecular synthesis
- Energy transfer cycle
- Biological networking
In which process is energy released either as heat or work?
In which process is energy released either as heat or work?
What is the distinguishing feature of an exergonic reaction?
What is the distinguishing feature of an exergonic reaction?
What are the two types of reactions classified based on the transfer of energy?
What are the two types of reactions classified based on the transfer of energy?
What does biochemistry study?
What does biochemistry study?
What is the main molecule involved in storing or consuming energy in cells?
What is the main molecule involved in storing or consuming energy in cells?
Which branch of biochemistry focuses on the transfer of energy within cells?
Which branch of biochemistry focuses on the transfer of energy within cells?
What is the main emphasis of bioenergetics in biochemistry?
What is the main emphasis of bioenergetics in biochemistry?
By definition, what is biochemistry focused on?
By definition, what is biochemistry focused on?
Which term describes the study of chemicals, chemical reactions, and processes in living organisms?
Which term describes the study of chemicals, chemical reactions, and processes in living organisms?
What is the type of nucleic acid that is found most abundantly in body tissues?
What is the type of nucleic acid that is found most abundantly in body tissues?
Which type of biological molecule is built from hydrocarbons and is not soluble in water?
Which type of biological molecule is built from hydrocarbons and is not soluble in water?
How is ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) formed?
How is ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) formed?
Which monomers make up a triglyceride (fat)?
Which monomers make up a triglyceride (fat)?
What is the primary structural form of carbohydrates that includes glucose, lactose, and starches?
What is the primary structural form of carbohydrates that includes glucose, lactose, and starches?
What are the monomers that make up proteins and are joined by peptide bonds?
What are the monomers that make up proteins and are joined by peptide bonds?
