AP Bio Chapter 8

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What is the term for the cellular process of breaking down large molecules into smaller ones?

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Catabolism

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What is the chemical equation that represents the process of cellular respiration?

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C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂ → 6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O

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What do anabolic pathways do?

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They consume energy to build up polymers from monomers.

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What is allosteric enzyme regulation associated with?

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An enzyme with more than one subunit.

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What happens to a system at chemical equilibrium?

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It can do no work.

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Define catabolism in the context of metabolism.

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Catabolism is the set of metabolic pathways that break down molecules into smaller units and release energy.

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What is the difference between catabolic and anabolic pathways?

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Catabolic pathways break down molecules and release energy, while anabolic pathways build up molecules and consume energy.

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What role do enzymes play in metabolic pathways?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in metabolic pathways.

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What is the significance of allosteric sites on enzymes?

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Allosteric sites allow for the regulation of enzyme activity through the binding of molecules, which can enhance or inhibit function.

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Explain the concept of chemical equilibrium in biological systems.

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Chemical equilibrium occurs when the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, resulting in no net change in the concentration of reactants and products.