Energy and Enzymes 7.10.24 Flashcards
1
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What is energy?
A
The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
2
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What is the thermodynamic law?
A
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only change form
3
Q
What is fuel?
A
“a compound for which some of its chemical energy can be transformed into other forms when a chemical reaction occurs”
4
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What are the 2 main types of energy storage?
A
Glycogen
Triacylglycerol
5
Q
Where is glycogen stored and with what?
A
Stored in liver and muscle with water
6
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What is the ratio of glycogen to water when stored?
A
1g glycogen - 3g water
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