Principles of Metabolism

Bioenergetics is the qualitative study of the energy transductions that occur in living cells.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Catabolic pathways....

• convert small precursors into cellular macromolecules

• syntheise cellular consituents from CO2 etc

• are divergent

• deliver chemical energy in the form of carriers

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Heterotrophs obtain energy from the degradation of organic compounds produced by autotrophs

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• FALSE

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

Most soluble vitamins are converted into...

• Trace ions

• Coenzymes

• Proteins

• DNA

If the free energy of a reaction is 0, the reaction will....

• proceed forward

• proceed in reverse

• be at equilibrium

• be impossible

Nucleophiles are attracted to nuclei

• TRUE

• FALSE

ATP consists of.....

• Adenine linked to 3 phosphoryl groups

• Adenosine linked to 3 phosphoryl groups

• Adenine linked to 2 phosphoryl groups

• Phosphorylated ribose plus 3 phosphoryl groups

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Phosphoryl groups are transfered from compounds with low phosphoryl group transfer potential to high.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Another molecule which contains a "high energy" bond is....

• Amino-adenylate

• Aminoacyl

• Acetyl-CoA

• Glucose-6-phosphate

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-PS1-4

Reduction potential describes the tendency for an oxidised compound to gain electrons.

• TRUE

• FALSE