Bio 141 Notes (2/25/14) Flashcards
1
Q
Differences in __________ determine whether reactions are endergonic or exergonic
A
free energy
2
Q
Delta G (Gibbs)
A
change in free energy
3
Q
redox Reactions
A
coupling of reduction and oxidation reactions
4
Q
Reduction
A
increase in electrons
decrease in charge
5
Q
Oxidation
A
decrease in electrons
increase in charge
6
Q
Molecules have more energy in a…
A
reduced state
7
Q
- 1 for every bond to
A
hydrogen
8
Q
+1 for every bond to
A
oxygen
9
Q
OIL RIG
A
Oxidation is loss (of electrons)
Reduction is gain (of electrons)
10
Q
ATP
A
Adenosine Triphosphate
11
Q
Oxidizing agent
A
cause another reactant to become oxidized
reduced = oxidizing agent
