10 Questions
Which type of work involves changes in the physical location of organisms, cells, and structures?
Mechanical work
What is the ultimate source of energy for plants, algae, and bacteria?
Light
Which type of energy is the energy of movement such as light, heat, electricity, and moving objects?
Kinetic energy
What does E=mc^2 represent in the context of microbial metabolism energy?
Mass-energy equivalence
Which type of work involves the synthesis of complex biological molecules?
Chemical work
What does the standard reduction potential measure?
The tendency of the donor to lose electrons
In endergonic reactions, which of the following is true about the products compared to the reactants?
Products contain more energy than reactants
What role do coenzymes play in enzyme function?
They assist enzymes by acting as helper molecules
How are metabolic pathways controlled in cells?
By binding small organic molecules to enzymes
What is the main function of ATP in metabolism?
To facilitate endergonic reactions by providing energy
Test your knowledge on microbial metabolism energy and the different types of work involved in biological processes. Learn about chemical, transport, and mechanical work in organisms and cells.
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