Bioenergetics Flashcards
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What is Bioenergetics
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2
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What do cells need energy for?
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3
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What is the first law of thermodynamics
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4
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What is the second law of thermodynamics
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5
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What is Entropy
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6
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What is entropy at eqm
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7
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What is enthalpy
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8
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What is Gibbs free energy - at what conditions is it measured at - what does it determine
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9
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How do you calculate Gibbs free energy - what is the value of a spontaneous reaction,
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10
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What is the standard free energy change
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11
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How can organisms achieve dynamic eqm
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12
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How do endergonic processes proceed
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13
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Describe the coupling of endergonic to exergonic processes
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14
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What are macroergic compounds
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15
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Describe role of ATP
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