Chapter 5 Questions Flashcards
How is ATP an intermediate between catabolism and anabolism
Breakdown of fats, protein and carbs = catabolism ➡️ turns adp into ATP ➡️ energy released creates molecules = anabolism
What is catabolism vs anabolism
Breakdown of complex organic molecules into simpler ones.
Anabolism: buildup of complex organic molecules from simpler ones
What is a coenzyme
A non protein compound necessary for the functioning of an enzyme
Why is enzyme specificity important
Seperates all reactions
What happens to an enzyme below it’s optimal temperature? Above it’s optimal temperature?
It won’t work. It denatures with heat
Why is feedback inhibition noncompetitive inhibition
Both types slow enzyme activity
Why is glucose such an important molecule for organisms
Helps to make ATP
Outline the three ways that ATP is generated
Glycolysis, fermentation, kerbs cycle
What is the purpose of metabolic pathways
Series of chemical reactions occurring within a cell
What happens during the preparatory and energy conserving stages of glycolysis
Energy is conserved in the form of ATP. As part of the preparatory state, 2 ATP molecules are consumed
What is the value of the pentose phosphate and entner-doudoroff pathways if they produce only one ATP molecule
Good for bacteria aerobes due to low ATP yield per glucose
What are the products of the Krebs cycle
8 nadh and 2 fadh2
How do carrier molecules function in the electron transport chain
Transports electrons through the electron transport chain
