Metabolism and Redox Reactions
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What role do redox enzymes play in biological systems?

  • They store energy for cellular processes.
  • They prevent the breakdown of molecules.
  • They only catalyze reduction reactions.
  • They catalyze reactions between different molecules. (correct)

Which statement best describes redox reactions in aerobic respiration?

  • They involve only the breakdown of glucose.
  • They generate free energy from the breakdown of bonds. (correct)
  • They occur in anaerobic organisms.
  • They always require energy input to occur.

What process follows glycolysis in aerobic respiration?

  • Electron transport chain
  • The Krebs cycle (correct)
  • Lipid oxidation
  • Fermentation

What is the primary function of the Krebs cycle in aerobic respiration?

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How do spontaneous and nonspontaneous redox reactions differ?

<p>Spontaneous reactions release energy, while nonspontaneous require energy input. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisms rely on aerobic respiration?

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What is the process that combines chemiosmosis and the electron transport chain?

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What is the main effect of competitive inhibitors on enzyme activity?

<p>They bind to the enzyme's active site, blocking substrate access. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the electrons during the redox reaction in glycolysis?

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Which process is primarily responsible for adding phosphate groups to enzymes?

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Which factor does NOT affect enzyme activity?

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What happens to the reaction rate when substrate concentration exceeds enzyme saturation?

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How does temperature generally affect enzyme activity?

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What does metabolism primarily involve in organisms?

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Which process is defined as the breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones?

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What is the significance of electron transfer in redox reactions?

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Which of the following best defines redox potential?

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What byproducts are produced at the end of the transition reaction cycle for each glucose molecule entering glycolysis?

<p>4 CO2, 6 NADH, 2 FADH2, 2 ATP (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about anabolism is true?

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What role does NAD+ play in metabolic reactions?

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Which of the following characterizes catabolism?

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What happens to the collision rates between molecules when temperature increases?

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What is the saturation point in enzyme-catalyzed reactions?

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How does increasing substrate concentration affect enzyme activity?

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What role do competitive inhibitors play in enzyme activity?

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What is one effect of increasing enzyme concentration?

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What is the impact of pH levels on enzyme activity?

<p>Each enzyme has an optimal pH where they are most effective. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of inhibitor does not compete for the active site?

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What could potentially limit the increase of reaction rates when enzyme concentration is increased?

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What is the primary outcome of photosynthesis?

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What role do antioxidants play in the body concerning free radicals?

<p>They donate electrons to stabilize free radicals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does saturation level refer to in enzyme activity?

<p>The amount of substrate required for optimal enzyme function (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if there is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants?

<p>Oxidative stress may occur in the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT directly influence enzyme activity?

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What is the significance of the unpaired electron in free radicals?

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What does the optimal level refer to in regards to enzymes?

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How does electron transfer contribute to ATP synthesis?

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Flashcards

Metabolism

The sum of all chemical reactions occurring within a living organism to sustain life, including energy conversion, waste removal, and molecule production.

Anabolism

A series of chemical reactions that build complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy.

Catabolism

A series of chemical reactions that break down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.

Redox Reactions

Chemical reactions involving the transfer of electrons, where one molecule loses electrons (oxidation) and another gains electrons (reduction).

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Transition Reaction

A key step in cellular respiration where pyruvate is converted to acetyl-CoA, producing NADH and releasing carbon dioxide.

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Redox Potential

A measure of a compound's tendency to lose or gain electrons, indicating its likelihood to participate in oxidation or reduction reactions.

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Oxidation

Loss of electrons from a molecule, often accompanied by a gain of oxygen or a loss of hydrogen.

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Reduction

Gain of electrons by a molecule, often accompanied by a gain of hydrogen or loss of oxygen.

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Redox Enzymes

Enzymes that catalyze (speed up) redox reactions in biological systems by facilitating the transfer of electrons between molecules. They are crucial for energy transfer and other cellular processes.

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Aerobic Respiration

A metabolic process where organisms use oxygen to break down organic molecules (like glucose) from food to generate usable energy (ATP).

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Glycolysis

The initial stage of aerobic respiration where glucose is broken down into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and reduced NADH.

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Krebs Cycle

A series of reactions that follow glycolysis in aerobic respiration, further oxidizing pyruvate to generate more ATP, NADH, and FADH2. These reduced molecules feed into the electron transport chain.

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Oxidative Phosphorylation

The final stage of aerobic respiration where energy is extracted from electrons carried by NADH and FADH2, leading to the production of ATP. This involves the electron transport chain and chemiosmosis.

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Chemiosmosis

A process in oxidative phosphorylation where hydrogen ions (H+) are pumped across a membrane creating a concentration gradient. This gradient is then used to generate ATP as H+ flows back through a channel protein.

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Electron Transport Chain

A series of protein complexes embedded in a membrane that pass electrons from carrier molecules to the final electron acceptor, oxygen. This process drives the pumping of H+ ions for ATP production.

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Photosynthesis

The process by which plants and cyanobacteria convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose) using carbon dioxide and water, producing oxygen as a byproduct.

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Free Radicals

Unstable molecules with an unpaired electron, making them highly reactive and damaging to cells.

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Antioxidants

Molecules that donate electrons to neutralize free radicals, preventing damage to cells.

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Oxidative Stress

An imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants, leading to excessive damage to cells.

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Optimal Enzyme Activity

The most favorable conditions where an enzyme performs at its maximum efficiency.

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Saturation Level

The point where the speed of a chemical reaction reaches its maximum due to all enzyme active sites being occupied with substrate molecules.

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Enzyme Concentration

The amount of enzyme present in a given volume, affecting the reaction rate.

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Substrate Concentration

The amount of reactants (substrate) present in a given volume, affecting the reaction rate.

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Competitive Inhibition

A type of enzyme inhibition where the inhibitor molecule competes with the substrate for binding to the enzyme's active site, thus preventing the substrate from binding and the reaction from proceeding.

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Noncompetitive Inhibition

A type of enzyme inhibition where the inhibitor binds to a site on the enzyme different from the active site. This binding causes a conformational change in the enzyme, hindering its ability to bind to the substrate and function properly.

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Enzyme Modification

Altering an enzyme's activity by chemically modifying it. This can involve adding or removing chemical groups, like phosphate groups.

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Phosphorylation

The process of adding a phosphate group to a molecule, often a protein or enzyme. This can alter the molecule's activity, either activating or inhibiting it.

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Dephosphorylation

The removal of a phosphate group from a molecule, often reversing the effect of phosphorylation. This can return the molecule to its original state.

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Enzyme Saturation

The point at which all enzyme active sites are occupied by substrate molecules, preventing further catalysis.

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Temperature & Enzyme Activity

Temperature affects enzyme activity by influencing molecular collisions. Higher temperature increases kinetic energy and collision frequency, leading to faster reaction rates up to a certain point.

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pH and Enzyme Activity

Enzymes have an optimal pH range where they function best. Outside this range, their structure and activity can be disrupted.

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Substrate Concentration & Reaction Rate

Increasing substrate concentration generally increases the rate of enzyme-catalyzed reactions until saturation is reached.

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Enzyme Concentration & Reaction Rate

Increasing the concentration of enzymes increases the rate of chemical reactions by providing more catalysts for the reaction.

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Enzyme Inhibitors

Substances that slow down or stop enzyme activity by interfering with their catalytic function.

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Study Notes

Metabolism

  • Metabolism refers to chemical reactions in organisms for maintenance and survival
  • Includes energy conversion (from food to sugar), waste removal, and molecule production

Types of Metabolic Reactions

  • Anabolism: Building complex molecules from simpler ones (synthesis)
  • Catabolism: Breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones (breakdown, releasing energy)

Redox Reactions

  • Chemical reactions involving electron transfer
  • Involve loss, gain, or transfer of electrons, releasing or absorbing energy
  • Oxidation: Loss of electrons
  • Reduction: Gain of electrons
  • Redox reactions are crucial for many biological functions

Transition Reaction

  • Chemical reaction involving Acetyl CoA
  • Involves the reduction of NAD+ to NADH
  • Produces 4 carbon dioxide, 6 NADH, 2 FADH2, and 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule

Redox Potential

  • Measure of a chemical reaction's tendency to lose/gain electrons
  • Quantifies how likely a compound is to be reduced or oxidized

Redox Enzymes

  • Enzymes that catalyze redox reactions
  • Facilitate electron transfer between molecules
  • Important in energy transfer processes

Aerobic Respiration

  • Uses oxygen to break down organic molecules for energy
  • Involves glycolysis and Krebs cycle
  • Glycolysis: Oxidizes glucose, producing NAD+ and pyruvate
  • Krebs cycle: Uses glycolysis products to generate ATP, providing electrons/hydrogen for further ATP synthesis

Oxidative Phosphorylation

  • Part of aerobic respiration process
  • Involves electron transport chain (ETC), chemiosmosis
  • Transfer electrons from NADH and FADH2 to generate ATP in mitochondrial inner membrane

Photosynthesis

  • Process where organisms convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose (with solar energy)

Free Radicals

  • Uncharged atoms/molecules with unpaired electrons, highly reactive
  • Can damage cellular structures
  • Antioxidants neutralize free radicals

Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity

  • Temperature: Affects reaction rates, optimal temperature exists
  • pH: Enzymes function best at specific pH levels
  • Substrate Concentration: High concentration leads to higher reaction rates until saturation
  • Enzyme Concentration: Higher concentrations of enzymes lead to faster rates
  • Inhibitors: Substances that slow/stop enzyme activity (competitive or noncompetitive)

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Explore the fascinating world of metabolism, encompassing the critical processes of anabolism and catabolism. Understand how redox reactions play a vital role in energy conversion, electron transfer, and the overall function of biological systems. Delve into essential reactions like the transition reaction involving Acetyl CoA and the significance of redox potential.

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