Exam 4: Nutrition, Culture, and Metabolism of Microorganisms

Which statement is CORRECT?

If OG0' is negative, the reaction is

An enzyme that moves an amino group from one molecule to another is known as a(n)________.

The distinguishing characteristic of an unsaturated fatty acid is the inclusion of one or more double bonds in the hydrophobic portion of the molecule.

The rising of bread dough is the result of

From the standpoint of the microorganism, in glycolysis the crucial product is

Discuss why energy yield in an organism undergoing anaerobic respiration is less than that of an organism undergoing aerobic respiration.

The Pasteur effect involves metabolically versatile microbes such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae that first perform________ metabolism. After this process, the yeast switches to________metabolism where two byproducts are ________and _________ .

Which nutrient functions BOTH as an enzymatic cofactor and as a stabilizer of ribosomes and nucleic acids?

All prokaryotes require an organic carbon source.

If the name of a compound ends in "- ase," it is likely an enzyme.

The most important high- energy phosphate compound in living organisms is

With regard to oxygen, glycolysis is a(n)________ process.

In electron transport systems, the electron carriers are membrane associated.

In biochemistry, oxidations and reductions frequently involve the transfer of a(n)________ along with a(n)________ .

________is the term used to describe the temporary combination of the enzyme and the reactant.

All organisms require the macronutrients

A catalyst

Activation energy is the energy

If a substance is reduced, it gains electrons.