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What is the sum total of the chemical activities of all cells?
What is the sum total of the chemical activities of all cells?
- Metabolism (correct)
- Bioenergetics
- Redox reactions
- Thermodynamics
In which stage of catabolism is the hydrolysis of macromolecules into their respective monomers involved?
In which stage of catabolism is the hydrolysis of macromolecules into their respective monomers involved?
- Stage I (correct)
- Stage III
- Stage IV
- Stage II
What is the main function of catabolic reactions?
What is the main function of catabolic reactions?
- Conversion of monomers to acetyl CoA
- Breakdown of ATP
- Synthesis of macromolecules
- Generation of reducing power (NADPH) (correct)
What captures 40% of the energy released in catabolism?
What captures 40% of the energy released in catabolism?
What is the primary source of energy for cells in cellular metabolism?
What is the primary source of energy for cells in cellular metabolism?
What is the main product of Stage II in catabolism?
What is the main product of Stage II in catabolism?
What is the main function of anabolic pathways?
What is the main function of anabolic pathways?
Which type of reaction releases energy in the form of ATP, NADH, NADPH, and FADH2?
Which type of reaction releases energy in the form of ATP, NADH, NADPH, and FADH2?
What branch of biochemistry focuses on how cells transform energy by producing, storing, or consuming ATP?
What branch of biochemistry focuses on how cells transform energy by producing, storing, or consuming ATP?
Which thermodynamic quantity describes the amount of energy capable of doing work during a reaction at constant temperature and pressure?
Which thermodynamic quantity describes the amount of energy capable of doing work during a reaction at constant temperature and pressure?
What type of chemical reaction requires a net input of energy?
What type of chemical reaction requires a net input of energy?
What is the main product of Stage III in catabolism?
What is the main product of Stage III in catabolism?
Which process involves the conversion of chemical energy of fuels into concentration and electric gradients?
Which process involves the conversion of chemical energy of fuels into concentration and electric gradients?
What do living cells convert the chemical energy of fuels into?
What do living cells convert the chemical energy of fuels into?
Which law states that for any physical and chemical change, the total amount of energy in the universe remains constant?
Which law states that for any physical and chemical change, the total amount of energy in the universe remains constant?
What is the sum total of all the chemical activities of all cells?
What is the sum total of all the chemical activities of all cells?
