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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism refers to all the energy transformation reactions in an organism.

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What type of reaction is spontaneous?

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Exergonic reactions are spontaneous.

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Which reactions consume energy?

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Endergonic reactions consume energy.

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What is non-competitive inhibition?

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Non-competitive inhibition involves a molecule binding to an allosteric site.

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What property of enzymes allows them to be used repeatedly?

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Enzymes are not altered by the reaction they catalyze.

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Define exergonic reaction.

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An exergonic reaction is a spontaneous reaction that releases energy.

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Define endergonic reaction.

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An endergonic reaction is a non-spontaneous reaction that requires energy input.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP serves as the primary energy currency in cells, providing energy for various biochemical reactions.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions without being consumed.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.