Stages of Energy Generation from Food Oxidation
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What is the formula for Energy Charge as mentioned in the text?

  • [ATP] + ½[ADP] (correct)
  • [ATP]
  • [ATP] + [ADP] + [AMP]
  • [ADP] + [Pi]

    • Which of the following energy charge values favors ATP-utilizing pathways?

  • 0.5
  • 1.0 (correct)
  • 0.8
  • 0.6

    • What regulates the Accessibility of Substrates according to the text?

  • Cell size
  • Signals like insulin (correct)
  • Different organelles
  • Presence of enzymes

    • How is phosphorylation potential calculated based on the information provided?

    <p>[ATP] [ADP] + [Pi]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical range for maintaining Energy Charge?

    <p>0.80-0.95</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which pathways does a high-energy charge favor according to the text?

    <p>Anabolic pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily regulates activation and deactivation of enzymes according to the text?

    <p>Second messengers like cAMP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does insulin cause according to the text?

    <p>[Glucose] transporters insertion into plasma membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which value of Energy Charge favors ATP-generating pathways?

    <p>&lt; 0.8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Phosphorylation Potential and free-energy storage available in ATP?

    <p>Directly proportional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Energy Charge and ATP utilization pathways?

    <p>Energy Charge below 0.9 favors catabolic pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the phosphorylation potential calculated based on the formula provided?

    <p>[ATP] / ([ADP] + [Pi])</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of second messengers like cAMP in metabolic reactions?

    <p>Coordinate and regulate metabolic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does insulin influence the accessibility of substrates according to the text?

    <p>Increases access to substrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does a high-energy charge have on metabolic pathways?

    <p>Favors ATP-generating pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance directly relates to the energy status of a cell?

    <p>[ATP] (adenosine triphosphate)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is compartmentalization important for cells in terms of metabolic reactions?

    <p>Ensures strict regulation of anabolic and catabolic pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What direct effect does a low-energy charge have on cellular pathways?

    <p>Promotes ATP-generating pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the activation and deactivation of enzymes crucial for metabolic reactions?

    <p>To control the rate of chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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