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What does the second law of thermodynamics state regarding energy transformation?
What does the second law of thermodynamics state regarding energy transformation?
- Entropy decreases with time.
- Energy can be neither created nor destroyed.
- Matter can be neither created nor destroyed.
- Energy of one form is converted to a less concentrated form whenever energy is transformed. (correct)
Which process describes the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones?
Which process describes the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones?
- Catalysis
- Anabolism
- Catabolism (correct)
- Metabolism
What always increases when energy is transformed?
What always increases when energy is transformed?
- Entropy of the universe (correct)
- Free energy of the system
- Free energy of the universe
- Entropy of the system
Which of the following represents potential energy?
Which of the following represents potential energy?
Which molecule is structurally most similar to ATP?
Which molecule is structurally most similar to ATP?
What is true about enzyme-catalyzed reactions?
What is true about enzyme-catalyzed reactions?
Which statement describes the effect of increasing substrate concentration in enzymatic reactions?
Which statement describes the effect of increasing substrate concentration in enzymatic reactions?
What does enthalpy relate to in a thermodynamic context?
What does enthalpy relate to in a thermodynamic context?
What mechanism does zinc serve in the enzyme carboxypeptidase?
What mechanism does zinc serve in the enzyme carboxypeptidase?
When sodium chloride dissolves in water and the temperature decreases, what can be concluded about the change in enthalpy?
When sodium chloride dissolves in water and the temperature decreases, what can be concluded about the change in enthalpy?
Which factor would not lead to saturation of enzyme activity?
Which factor would not lead to saturation of enzyme activity?
Which enzymes have the ability to translocate to the plasma membrane upon signaling?
Which enzymes have the ability to translocate to the plasma membrane upon signaling?
Which of the following options best describes allosteric inhibition?
Which of the following options best describes allosteric inhibition?
Which statement about coenzymes is incorrect?
Which statement about coenzymes is incorrect?
What is an effect of enzyme denaturation?
What is an effect of enzyme denaturation?
Which condition is least likely to affect enzyme kinetics?
Which condition is least likely to affect enzyme kinetics?
Study Notes
Thermodynamics
- The second law of thermodynamics states that energy is converted to a less concentrated form whenever energy is transformed or transferred.
- Entropy, or disorder, increases in the universe with time.
- Cellular processes, such as breaking down large molecules into smaller ones, are examples of catabolism.
Energy & Reactions
- Potential energy is stored energy, as seen in a molecule of glucose.
- Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, as seen in an insect flying.
- The energy of one form is converted to a less concentrated form whenever energy is transformed or transferred.
- Enzymes are catalysts that speed up reactions without being consumed in the process.
- Enzyme-catalyzed reactions utilize an energy barrier to activate the enzyme, but the overall energy required to complete the reaction is lower.
Catalysis & Enzymes
- Enzymes accelerate reactions by lowering the activation energy.
- Enzyme activity can be influenced by temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.
- Competitive inhibition occurs when a molecule similar to the substrate binds to the active site of the enzyme, preventing the substrate from binding.
- Noncompetitive inhibition occurs when a molecule binds to a site on the enzyme that is not the active site, altering the enzyme's shape and reducing its activity.
- A cofactor is a nonprotein molecule that is required for the activity of an enzyme.
Energy Changes & Enzyme Functions
- Enzymes can act as allosteric regulators, where a molecule binds to a site other than the active site, influencing the enzyme's activity.
- The breakdown of sodium chloride crystals in water is endothermic, meaning the change in enthalpy is positive.
- The dissolution of sodium chloride is exothermic, with a decrease in enthalpy.
- The cytoplasmic face of the plasma membrane may have phospholipid hydrolases associated with it.
- Active transport proteins, phospholipid hydrolases, and motor proteins are all involved in cellular processes.
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Test your knowledge on thermodynamics, energy transformations, and the role of enzymes in catalysis. This quiz covers key concepts such as the second law of thermodynamics, potential and kinetic energy, and how enzymes facilitate biochemical reactions. Perfect for students of biology or chemistry!
