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Not a common energy carrier in the cell
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ADP
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Why are enzymes important?
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because they allow reactions to occur at body temperature
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The hydrolysis of sucrose to glucose and fructose is a spontaneous
reaction. However, if you dissolve sucrose in water and keep the
solution overnight at room temperature, there is no detectable
conversion to glucose and fructose. Why?
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The reaction requires a catalyst.
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A "high-energy" bond in an ATP molecule is located between
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Two phosphate groups
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What is the ultimate source of energy for most forms of life on Earth?
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Solar energy
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All the following statements pertaining to catalysts are true EXCEPT
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Catalysts increase activation energy requirements.
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Energy is transferred from one location to another in the cell
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In the form of ATP
in electrons in an electron carrying molecule |
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FAD is an example of
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An electron carrier
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Most reactions in the body occur too slowly to sustain life. This is because
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Many reactions require large inputs of activation energy
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Imagine a plant in your garden doesn't receive an adequate amount of
water. Which of the following would be most affected by this?
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both the light dependent and light independent reactions of photosynthesis
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The primary function of the light reactions of photosynthesis is
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to produce energy-rich ATP and NADPH
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Water is required during which of the following reactions?
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during the light-dependent reactions only
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All of the following are part of the Calvin-Benson cycle EXCEPT
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generation of ATP
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During the process of photosynthesis, solar energy is converted into
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Chemical energy
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Albino corn has no chlorophyll. You would expect these seedlings to
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Fail to thrive.
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