Biochemistry Exam 4 Flashcards
What uses ATP energy to build larger molecules?
- Anabolic reactions (metabolism)
What is the break down of large complex molecules to provide energy and smaller molecules?
- Catabolic reactions (metabolism)
It contains genetic information for the replication of DNA and the synthesis of protein.
- Cell Nucleus
Which molecule is used in anabolic reactions and considered the energy storage molecule?
- ATP
What is the product of ATP hydrolysis?
- Hydrolysis of ATP produces the energy needed for cellular metabolism 7.3 kcal/mole (31 kj/mole) and ADP + HPO4 (Pi) + H
- HPO4 can be abbreviated as Pi
- Further Hydrolysis of ADP will create AMP and more energy
The _______ is a series of reactions that connects the intermediate acetyl CoA from the catabolic pathways in stage 2 with electron transport and the synthesis of ATP in stage 3.
- citric acid cycle
What cycle and stage produces reduced coenzymes NADH and FADH2?
- The citric acid cycle (stage 3)
- operates under aerobic conditions.
- oxidizes the two-carbon acetyl group in acetyl CoA to CO2.
- produces reduced coenzymes NADH and FADH2.
- is named for the six-carbon citrate ion from citric acid (C6H8O7), a tricarboxylic acid, formed in the first reaction.
- is also known as the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle or the Krebs cycle.
- The citric acid cycle (stage 3)
The fluid part of the cytoplasm that contains enzymes for many of the cell’s chemical reactions.
- Cytosol
It contains hydrolytic enzymes that digest and recycle old cell structures.
- Lysosome
Site of protein synthesis based on mRNA templates.
- Ribosome
It contains the structures for the synthesis of ATP from energy-releasing reactions.
- Mitochondrion
What are the stages of catabolism?
Stage 1: Digestion and hydrolysis (crossing cell membrane)
Stage 2: Degradation and some oxidation to smaller molecules (move into mitochondria)
Stage 3: Release of energy to synthesize ATP
What is Hydrolysis?
Hydrolysis is any chemical reaction in which a molecule of water ruptures one or more chemical bonds.
When _____ hydrolyzes, the energy released can be used to drive an energy-requiring reaction.
- ATP
How is glucose-6-phosphate created?
- ATP must undergo hydrolysis to produce the energy and phosphate group needed to breakdown glucose. This reaction leaves out H2O, it is implied that it happens while adding ATP and glucose.
- ATP + glucose —-> ADP + glucose-6-phospahate + 4kcal/mole (17kj/mole)
What is oxidation associated with?
- Loss of Hydrogen atoms (OIL)
What is reduction associated with?
- The gain of Hydrogen atoms (RIG)
_______ involves the loss of hydrogen or electrons by a substance or an increase in the number of bonds to oxygen.
- Oxidation
_____ is the gain of hydrogen ions and electrons or a decrease in the number of bonds to oxygen.
- Reduction
During oxidation and reduction reactions, _____ are required to carry the hydrogen ions and electrons from or to the reacting substrate.
- Coenzymes
______ is required in dehydrogenation reactions that produce carbon–oxygen double bonds, such as the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones.
- NAD+
______ is a chemical reaction that involves the removal of hydrogen from an organic molecule
- Dehydrogenation
Storage of ____ as glycogen offers a readily available source of energy when dietary carbohydrate intake is low.
- carbohydrates
Important in the synthesis of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide PHosphate oxidase (NADPH), and nucleic acids (ribose).
- Carbohydrates
Important in the synthesis of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide PHosphate oxidase (NADPH), and nucleic acids (ribose).
Precursors of hormones, neurotransmitters, and other important signaling molecules (such as nitrous oxide).
- Amino Acids
Contributors to purines and pyrimidines, co-enzymes [NADH and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FADH2), and other fundamental biological molecules.
- Amino Acids