Bioenergetics

Question 0

_____ is the extent ofdisorder or randomness of the system and becomesmaximum as equilibrium is approached.

Answer 0

Entropy

Question 1

The first law of thermodynamics states that the totalenergy of a system, including its surroundings, re-mains ____

Answer 1

Constant

Question 2

∆G is negative, the reaction proceeds sponta-neously with loss of free energy; ie, it is ______

Answer 2

Exergonic

Question 3

principal high-energy intermediate or carrier component i. Human body is_____

Answer 3

ATP

Question 4

____: The greatest quan-titative source of ∼P in aerobic organisms.

Answer 4

Oxidative phosphorylation

Question 5

BIOMEDICAL IMPORTANCE

Chemically, oxidation is defined as the removal of elec-trons and reduction as the gain of electrons. True?

Answer 5

Yes! LEORA; GEROA

Question 6

many drugs, pol-lutants, and chemical carcinogens (xenobiotics) are me-tabolized by enzymes of this class, known as the

Answer 6

cy-tochrome P450 system

Question 7

These dehydrogenases use nicotinamide adenine di-nucleotide (NAD+) or nicotinamide adenine dinu-cleotide phosphate (NADP+)—or both—and areformed in the body from the vitamin____

Answer 7

niacin b3

Question 8

_____ protect the body against harmfulperoxides.

Answer 8

Hydroperoxidases