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What is the main function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the cell?
What is the main function of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in the cell?
- Regulation of cell shape
- Transfer of energy for cellular functions (correct)
- Storage of genetic information
- Facilitation of cell division
What is the main purpose of breaking off the unstable 3rd phosphate in ATP?
What is the main purpose of breaking off the unstable 3rd phosphate in ATP?
- To increase ATP's stability
- To release a blast of energy (correct)
- To reduce ATP's energy content
- To trigger cell division
Which type of molecules are the most important energy sources in the foods we eat according to the text?
Which type of molecules are the most important energy sources in the foods we eat according to the text?
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Carbohydrates (correct)
- Minerals
What is the main reason why fats are considered to store the most energy in our body?
What is the main reason why fats are considered to store the most energy in our body?
Which molecules are least likely to be broken down to make ATP?
Which molecules are least likely to be broken down to make ATP?
Where does the energy in our food ultimately come from?
Where does the energy in our food ultimately come from?
What happens if an enzyme's structure changes?
What happens if an enzyme's structure changes?
How do catalysts affect the activation energy of a chemical reaction?
How do catalysts affect the activation energy of a chemical reaction?
What is the role of the active site on an enzyme?
What is the role of the active site on an enzyme?
Why are enzymes considered highly selective catalysts?
Why are enzymes considered highly selective catalysts?
What is the purpose of naming enzymes based on the reaction they catalyze?
What is the purpose of naming enzymes based on the reaction they catalyze?
Why can enzymes be compared to puzzle pieces or keys fitting into locks?
Why can enzymes be compared to puzzle pieces or keys fitting into locks?
What is the immediate result of the 6-carbon molecule splitting in the Calvin cycle?
What is the immediate result of the 6-carbon molecule splitting in the Calvin cycle?
What is the final product of the Calvin cycle that leaves to make carbohydrates?
What is the final product of the Calvin cycle that leaves to make carbohydrates?
What is the role of ATP in the conversion of 3-PGA to G3P in the Calvin cycle?
What is the role of ATP in the conversion of 3-PGA to G3P in the Calvin cycle?
What is the fate of the G3P molecule that is not used to make carbohydrates in the Calvin cycle?
What is the fate of the G3P molecule that is not used to make carbohydrates in the Calvin cycle?
Which pathway is the most common way for plants to fix carbon?
Which pathway is the most common way for plants to fix carbon?
In what way have plants in hot/dry climates adapted to survive?
In what way have plants in hot/dry climates adapted to survive?
Where does the Calvin Cycle take place?
Where does the Calvin Cycle take place?
What is the main purpose of the Calvin Cycle?
What is the main purpose of the Calvin Cycle?
Which molecule is bonded with CO2 during the Calvin Cycle?
Which molecule is bonded with CO2 during the Calvin Cycle?
What process occurs when CO2 from the atmosphere is fixed into organic compounds?
What process occurs when CO2 from the atmosphere is fixed into organic compounds?
During which step of the Calvin Cycle does CO2 diffuse into the stroma?
During which step of the Calvin Cycle does CO2 diffuse into the stroma?
What provides energy for the Calvin Cycle to produce sugars?
What provides energy for the Calvin Cycle to produce sugars?
Where does Glycolysis occur in cellular respiration?
Where does Glycolysis occur in cellular respiration?
Which phase of Glycolysis involves the splitting of glucose?
Which phase of Glycolysis involves the splitting of glucose?
Where does the Oxidation of Pyruvate occur in cellular respiration?
Where does the Oxidation of Pyruvate occur in cellular respiration?
In which part of cellular respiration does the Krebs Cycle take place?
In which part of cellular respiration does the Krebs Cycle take place?
Where does the Electron Transport Chain and Chemiosmotic Phosphorylation occur?
Where does the Electron Transport Chain and Chemiosmotic Phosphorylation occur?
Which part of cellular respiration only occurs in the presence of oxygen?
Which part of cellular respiration only occurs in the presence of oxygen?
