Honors Biology 2 Unit 3 Review Flashcardizz

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What is glycolysis?

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Glycolysis is the metabolic process that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH, and it does not require oxygen.

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What happens to enzyme reaction rates at high temperatures?

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High temperatures can lead to denaturation of enzymes, decreasing their reaction rates.

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What is energy coupling?

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Energy coupling is the process where an endergonic reaction (which requires energy) is driven by an exergonic reaction (which releases energy).

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Who is the final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration?

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Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in aerobic cellular respiration.

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What is denaturation in the context of proteins?

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Denaturation is the process where proteins lose their native structure due to external stress, such as high temperature or pH changes.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The primary structure of a protein is the linear sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

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What is the secondary structure of a protein?

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The secondary structure refers to the local folded structures that form within a protein due to hydrogen bonding, such as alpha helices and beta sheets.

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What is the tertiary structure of a protein?

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The tertiary structure is the overall three-dimensional shape of a protein, formed by the interactions between the side chains of the amino acids.

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What is the quaternary structure of a protein?

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The quaternary structure is the arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains into a single functional protein complex.

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What is oxidative phosphorylation?

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Oxidative phosphorylation is the metabolic pathway that uses energy released by the oxidation of nutrients to produce ATP, primarily occurring in the mitochondria.