Enzymes, photosynthesis, cellular respiration Flashcards

1
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Consider this reaction: A + Y —> AY (ΔG= - 10 kcal). Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A small amount of energy (activation) must be supplied to start the reaction, which then proceeds with a release of energy

The reaction is exergonic

The reaction can be coupled to an endergonic reaction

All options are correct

A

All options are correct

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Which of the following is a TRUE statement about CATABOLIC pathways?

These occur when simple molecules are combined to form complex molecules

All options are correct

Photosynthesis is an example of a catabolic pathway

Energy is added as the pathway progresses

Involve reactions that progress with a net release of energy.

A

Involve reactions that progress with a net release of energy.

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3
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Digestin is an enzyme that catalyzes the following reaction:
X + Y —> Z (ΔG = -10 kCal)
What is the role of Digestin?

Digestin functions as an inhibitor
Digestin makes the ΔG of the reaction more negative
Digestin lowers the activation energy of the reaction
Digestin provides energy for the reaction to occur

A

Digestin lowers the activation energy of the reaction

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4
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Which statement about a competitive inhibitor is TRUE?

It helps speed up reactions

It binds to the active site of an enzyme

All options are correct

It binds to a site that is separate from the active site of the enzyme

It binds to the substrate

A

It binds to the active site of an enzyme

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5
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Which of the following examples of cellular work DO NOT use ATP?

Transport work, such as the active transport of an ion into a cell

Mechanical work, such as vesicle movement on microtubules

Chemical reactions that are endergonic

The production of heat, which raises the temperature of the cell

A

The production of heat, which raises the temperature of the cell

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6
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According to the SECOND law of thermodynamics which of the following is TRUE?

The total amount of energy in the universe is constant

Energy conversions increase the order of the universe

Energy can be recycled in an ecosystem

Every energy transfer or transformation increases the entropy of the universe

A

Every energy transfer or transformation increases the entropy of the universe

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7
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Which of the following events takes place in the thylakoid of the chloroplast?

Transfer of electrons through a series of redox reactions
Breakdown of an Acetyl Coenzyme-A to Carbon Dioxide
Substrate-level phosphorylation to make ATP
The Calvin Cycle to make Glucose
Oxidation of Glucose into two Pyruvate molecules

A

Transfer of electrons through a series of redox reactions

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8
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For the reaction below,__________ is oxidized and ____________ is reduced.

    Succinate +  FAD -------------> Fumarate + FADH2
  FAD, FADH2 
  Fumarate, FADH2 
  Succinate, Fumarate 
  Succinate, FAD 
  Fumarate, NADH
A

Succinate, FAD

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9
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Which of the following is TRUE about substrate level phosphorylation to make ATP?

All options are correct
Occurs during Chemiosmosis
Occurs in Glycolysis and Citric acid cycle
Needs an ATP synthase
Involves electron transport chain components

A

Occurs in Glycolysis and Citric acid cycle

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10
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In your undergraduate research lab, you purified an enzyme that was active in the human stomach where the pH is acidic. You added water and a specific substrate to it and left it at 4 °C for several hours. Unfortunately, no product was formed. Remembering your BIO311C class, what would you change so that the reaction occurs?

Increase the pH and decrease the temperature of the reaction

Decrease the pH and increase the temperature of the reaction

Decrease the temperature and the pH of the reaction

Increase the temperature and the pH of the reaction

A

Decrease the pH and increase the temperature of the reaction

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11
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In the reaction:

Ammonia + Glutamate ———-> Glutamine (ΔG = +10 kcal/mol)

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The reaction can couple with a reaction whose ΔG = -3 kcal/mol

Glutamine has more free energy than Ammonia and Glutamate

The reaction is spontaneous

All options are correct

The reaction is exergonic

A

Glutamine has more free energy than Ammonia and Glutamate

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12
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In photophosphorylation, what is the most DIRECT source of energy that is used to form ATP?

Energy released from the electron transport chain proteins

Energy released by H+ pumps

Energy released by NADH forming NAD+

Energy released from movement of H+ down concentration gradient

Energy released from substrate level phosphorylation

A

Energy released from movement of H+ down concentration gradient

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13
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If you transfer a mitochondrion with its outer membrane removed (with all inner membrane complexes intact) to a beaker containing solution of low pH, what will be a direct consequence?

Light reactions will occur 
Glycolysis will occur 
Water will be split, releasing O2 
Pyruvate will be oxidized 
ATP will be made
A

ATP will be made

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14
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Which of the following is a characteristic of linear (non-cyclic) electron flow in light reactions?

  Occurs only when NADPH concentration is high in cells 
  Oxidation of pyruvate occurs 
  All options are correct 
  Generates O2, NADPH, and ATP 
  Uses only PS I
A

Generates O2, NADPH, and ATP

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15
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In the ABSENCE of O2, what is a role of fermentation in cells?

Facilitate transport of NADH and FADH2 down electron transport chain

Pump protons

Make ATP by oxidative phosphorylation

Oxidize pyruvate

Regenerate NAD+

A

Regenerate NAD+

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16
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If you introduce radioactive labeled CO2 in plants which of the following ‘stable’ molecule should you expect to see radiolabeled first?

  Glutamate 
  Oxaloacetate 
  NADP+ 
  ATP 
  3-phosphoglycerate
A

3-phosphoglycerate

17
Q

NET number of molecules made in Glycolysis

2 ATP, 2 NADH
18 ATP, 12 NADH
6 NADH
2 NADH

A

2 ATP, 2 NADH

18
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Number of molecules needed to make one molecule of Glucose in Calvin Cycle

18 ATP, 12 NADH
6 NADH
2 NADH
2 ATP, 2 NADH

A

18 ATP, 12 NADH

19
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Number of molecules made in the Citric Acid Cycle, starting with 2 molecules of Acetyl CoA

18 ATP, 12 NADH
6 NADH
2 NADH
2 ATP, 2 NADH

A

6 NADH

20
Q

Number of molecules made after 2 Pyruvate are oxidized

18 ATP, 12 NADH
6 NADH
2 NADH
2 ATP, 2 NADH

A

2 NADH

21
Q

H2O is split and O2 is released in:

Glycolysis

Light reactions of photosynthesis

Citric acid cycle

Ethanol fermentation

Pyruvate oxidation

Calvin cycle

Chemiosmosis

A

Light reactions of photosynthesis

22
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Rubisco fixes CO2 in:

Glycolysis

Light reactions of photosynthesis

Citric acid cycle

Ethanol fermentation

Pyruvate oxidation

Calvin cycle

Chemiosmosis

A

Calvin cycle

23
Q

Acetaldehyde is reduced in:

Glycolysis

Light reactions of photosynthesis

Citric acid cycle

Ethanol fermentation

Pyruvate oxidation

Calvin cycle

Chemiosmosis

A

Ethanol Formation

24
Q

Respiration process that occurs both in presence or absence of O2:

Glycolysis

Light reactions of photosynthesis

Citric acid cycle

Ethanol fermentation

Pyruvate oxidation

Calvin cycle

Chemiosmosis

A

Glycolysis

25
Q

Process that is blocked if phosphofructokinase is not functional:

Glycolysis

Light reactions of photosynthesis

Citric acid cycle

Ethanol fermentation

Pyruvate oxidation

Calvin cycle

Chemiosmosis

A

Glycolysis

26
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Forms Acetyl CoA:

Glycolysis

Light reactions of photosynthesis

Citric acid cycle

Ethanol fermentation

Pyruvate oxidation

Calvin cycle

Chemiosmosis

A

Pyruvate Oxidation

27
Q

H+ moves down its concentration gradient:

Glycolysis

Light reactions of photosynthesis

Citric acid cycle

Ethanol fermentation

Pyruvate oxidation

Calvin cycle

Chemiosmosis

A

Chemiosmosis

28
Q

Oxaloacetate is used:

Glycolysis

Light reactions of photosynthesis

Citric acid cycle

Ethanol fermentation

Pyruvate oxidation

Calvin cycle

Chemiosmosis

A

Citric acid cycle