AP Biology Topic 3.4 Cellular Energy

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What is the function of ATP in living things?

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Provides energy for cellular work.

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What is the process of breaking down larger molecules into smaller ones called?

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Catabolism.

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What type of reaction is exergonic?

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A reaction that releases energy.

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What structures make up the ADP (adenosine diphosphate) molecule?

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A, B, and C only.

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Which bond of the ATP molecule is broken to release energy?

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Bond A.

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What is metabolism?

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The sum of all chemical reactions in a living organism.

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What is anabolism?

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The process of building larger molecules from smaller ones.

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What is the role of enzymes in cellular energy processes?

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Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

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What is the primary energy currency of the cell?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate).