Bioenergetics Flashcards
1
Q
The laws of thermodynamics…
A
Conservation of energy
Entropy increases
2
Q
Oxidation is…
A
Loss of electrons (remove H or add O)
3
Q
Reduction is…
A
Increase in electrons (adding H or remove O)
4
Q
ATP is a very good….
A
Phosphate donor
5
Q
Functions of ATP (3)
A
1- Biosynthesis
2- Active transport
3- Movement
6
Q
Hydrogen shuttles:
NAD+/NADH (2)
A
1- breaks C-H bonds in organic food
2- transfer H from carbon to oxygen - makes water
7
Q
Hydrogen shuttles:
FAD/FADH2
A
Transfer H
8
Q
Hydrogen shuttles:
NADP+/NADPH
A
Transfer H from water to C to make organic molecules
