BIO 181 Exam 3 Practice

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What type of feedback inhibition is characterized by the binding of an inhibitor to a site other than the active site of an enzyme?

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Allosteric Inhibition

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What color does chlorophyll primarily reflect, which is crucial for photosynthesis?

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Green

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What are the main products of Glycolysis?

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2 Net ATP, 2 NADH, 2 Pyruvate

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True or False: All proteins are enzymes, but not all enzymes are proteins.

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False

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Is the conversion of FAD to FADH2 an example of oxidation or reduction?

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Reduction

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?

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To absorb light energy for photosynthesis.

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Define oxidation in the context of biochemical reactions.

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Oxidation is the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

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Define reduction in the context of biochemical reactions.

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Reduction is the gain of electrons or a decrease in oxidation state by a molecule, atom, or ion.

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What is the significance of NADH in cellular respiration?

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NADH is an electron carrier that transfers electrons to the electron transport chain.