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Which biomolecule accounts for more than 50% of the dry mass of most cells?
Which biomolecule accounts for more than 50% of the dry mass of most cells?
- Proteins (correct)
- Nucleic acids
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
What is the classification of proteins based on their solubility and composition?
What is the classification of proteins based on their solubility and composition?
- Simple, conjugated, and derived proteins (correct)
- Fibrous and globular proteins
- Integral and peripheral proteins
- Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary proteins
Which type of protein is readily soluble in water, dilute acids, and alkalies, and coagulates by heat?
Which type of protein is readily soluble in water, dilute acids, and alkalies, and coagulates by heat?
- Albumins (correct)
- Globulins
- Scleroproteins
- Histones
Which type of protein yields only amino acids upon hydrolysis?
Which type of protein yields only amino acids upon hydrolysis?
What are enzymes?
What are enzymes?
Mitochondria is a double membrane bound organelle found in the cytoplasm of ______ cells.
Mitochondria is a double membrane bound organelle found in the cytoplasm of ______ cells.
The term mitochondria was coined by Carl Benda in ______.
The term mitochondria was coined by Carl Benda in ______.
Mitochondria produce enzymes for the metabolic conversion of food to ______.
Mitochondria produce enzymes for the metabolic conversion of food to ______.
Mitochondria are responsible for the conversion of nutrients into energy– yielding molecule ATP to fuel the cell's ______.
Mitochondria are responsible for the conversion of nutrients into energy– yielding molecule ATP to fuel the cell's ______.
Aerobic respiration involves: Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and Electron transport ______.
Aerobic respiration involves: Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and Electron transport ______.
The closest extant relatives of Bacteria that gave rise to mitochondria are ______.
The closest extant relatives of Bacteria that gave rise to mitochondria are ______.
Mitochondrial membranes outer membrane relatively ______
Mitochondrial membranes outer membrane relatively ______
Inner membrane ______ only to those things with specific transporters
Inner membrane ______ only to those things with specific transporters
Impermeable to NADH and ______
Impermeable to NADH and ______
Permeable to ______
Permeable to ______
Kreb's and β-oxidation in ______
Kreb's and β-oxidation in ______
Possess ribosomes, circular DNA to manufacture their own RNAs and ______
Possess ribosomes, circular DNA to manufacture their own RNAs and ______
Mitochondria convert the chemical energy of reduced carbon compounds into ______
Mitochondria convert the chemical energy of reduced carbon compounds into ______
Chloroplasts convert light energy to the energy of reduced carbon ______
Chloroplasts convert light energy to the energy of reduced carbon ______
Electrons ultimately reduce oxygen to ______
Electrons ultimately reduce oxygen to ______
The glycerol phosphate shuttle transfers electrons from NADH to dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) to form glycerol 3-phosphate, which shuttles them into the ______
The glycerol phosphate shuttle transfers electrons from NADH to dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) to form glycerol 3-phosphate, which shuttles them into the ______
Flashcards
What is the most abundant biomolecule in cells?
What is the most abundant biomolecule in cells?
Proteins make up more than half of the dry weight in most cells.
How are proteins classified?
How are proteins classified?
Proteins are classified based on their solubility and chemical composition.
What are albumins?
What are albumins?
Albumins are readily soluble in water, dilute acids, and bases. They also solidify when heated.
What are simple proteins?
What are simple proteins?
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What are enzymes?
What are enzymes?
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What are mitochondria?
What are mitochondria?
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Who discovered mitochondria?
Who discovered mitochondria?
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What is the role of mitochondria in energy production?
What is the role of mitochondria in energy production?
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Why are mitochondria called the "powerhouse of the cell"?
Why are mitochondria called the "powerhouse of the cell"?
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What are the stages of aerobic respiration?
What are the stages of aerobic respiration?
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What is the evolutionary origin of mitochondria?
What is the evolutionary origin of mitochondria?
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What is the permeability of the outer mitochondrial membrane?
What is the permeability of the outer mitochondrial membrane?
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What is the permeability of the inner mitochondrial membrane?
What is the permeability of the inner mitochondrial membrane?
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What molecules are impermeable to the inner mitochondrial membrane?
What molecules are impermeable to the inner mitochondrial membrane?
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What molecule is permeable to the inner mitochondrial membrane?
What molecule is permeable to the inner mitochondrial membrane?
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Where do the Krebs cycle and β-oxidation occur?
Where do the Krebs cycle and β-oxidation occur?
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What features make mitochondria semi-autonomous?
What features make mitochondria semi-autonomous?
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What is the primary function of mitochondria?
What is the primary function of mitochondria?
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What is the function of chloroplasts?
What is the function of chloroplasts?
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What is the final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration?
What is the final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration?
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What is the glycerol phosphate shuttle?
What is the glycerol phosphate shuttle?
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