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Biochemistry

A common way that cells capture the energy released during the breakdown of large molecules is to add electrons to smaller, specialized molecules that can accept them. This process of electron acceptance is otherwise known as

Biochemistry, Carbohydrate /
Question: A common way that cells capture the energy released during the breakdown of large molecules is to add electrons to smaller, specialized molecules that can accept them. This process of electron acceptance is otherwise known as
[A].

biosynthesis

[B].

metabolism

[C].

reduction

[D].

catalysis

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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Biochemistry, Carbohydrate

Which of the following would be considered a part of metabolism?

Biochemistry, Carbohydrate /
Question: Which of the following would be considered a part of metabolism?
[A].

Biosynthetic pathways that build DNA

[B].

Catabolic pathways that break down complex carbohydrates

[C].

The capture of light energy for use in making glucose

[D].

All of the above

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

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Biochemistry, Carbohydrate

The multistep pathways of metabolism are efficient because they

Biochemistry, Carbohydrate /
Question: The multistep pathways of metabolism are efficient because they
[A].

locate all of the enzymes for a pathway in the same place within the cell

[B].

use the same substrate for all of the enzymes in the pathway

[C].

use the same enzyme for all of the substrates in the pathway

[D].

spread the enzymes for a pathway into several different organelles

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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Biochemistry, Carbohydrate

The production or break down of __________ is often coupled with the metabolic reactions of biosynthesis and catabolism.

Biochemistry, Carbohydrate /
Question: The production or break down of __________ is often coupled with the metabolic reactions of biosynthesis and catabolism.
[A].

aspirin

[B].

DNA

[C].

ATP

[D].

CO2

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

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Biochemistry, Carbohydrate

Which of the following statements about the energy needs of cells is false?

Biochemistry, Carbohydrate /
Question: Which of the following statements about the energy needs of cells is false?
[A].

Without a continuous input of energy, cell disorder will increase

[B].

The laws of thermodynamics force cells to acquire energy

[C].

Many cellular reactions have an associated activation energy

[D].

The most usable energy for cells comes from the rapid combustion of glucose

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

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Biochemistry, Carbohydrate

What is the cause of the genetic disease known as Galactosemia?

Biochemistry, Carbohydrate /
Question: What is the cause of the genetic disease known as Galactosemia?
[A].

Deficiency in lactase

[B].

Absence of galactose 1-P uridyl transferase

[C].

Absence of lactose synthetase

[D].

Non functioning of semnase

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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Biochemistry, Carbohydrate