Exam 9: Chemotrophic Energy Metabolism: Glycolysis and Fermentation

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During hydrolysis of ATP,it loses a(n)________,which results in an increase in entropy.

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The negatively charged phosphates of ATP influence one another by

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The ________ is the link between glycolysis in muscle cells and gluconeogenesis.

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Resonance ________ describes a condition in which extra electrons are delocalized over all possible bonds.

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At which enzymatic step of glycolysis is water a product?

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Three hypothetical phosphorylated compounds (A,B,and C)are involved in energy metabolism.Standard free energies of hydrolysis for A = 13.1 kcal/mol,for B = -2.7 kcal/mol,and for C = 6.7 kcal/mol. What is the sequence in which these molecules could most exergonically phosphorylate?

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The enzyme ________ is associated with the cytoplasmic portion of the glucose transporter.

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How many enzymatic steps are involved in converting glucose to pyruvate?

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________ is the direct transfer of a phosphate to ADP,forming ATP.

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When we eat dairy products,we need ________,the enzyme used to hydrolyze ________ into glucose and galactose.In the absence of this enzyme,we may experience cramps and diarrhea,a condition called ________.

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Which of the following is not a final electron acceptor in anaerobic respiration?

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In the first step of glycolysis,glucose can be phosphorylated because

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Which of the following statements best describes the role of NAD⁺/NADH in glycolysis?

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The process of glucose synthesis is called

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Oxidation is defined as the removal of ________.In biological systems,these are usually accompanied by protons in a process called ________.

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The coenzyme ________ must interact with pyruvate before fermentation by-products are produced.

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Individuals with diabetes mellitis (sugar diabetes)are often asked to avoid consuming sugar.If they do consume sugar,it is recommended that the sugar be fructose rather than sucrose or glucose. a. From what you know about the absorption and metabolism of sugars,can you suggest why fructose is the preferred sugar for diabetics? b. Can you suggest why sucrose is not recommended for diabetics? c. Why would diabetics be urged to avoid foods that are high in starch?

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Glycolytic enzymes also function in which of the following processes?

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A key regulator of both glycolysis and gluconeogenesis is

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Hereditary fructose intolerance is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by the lack of the enzyme aldolase B.Symptoms include convulsions,excessive sleepiness,irritability,vomiting,and hypoglycemia. What intermediate accumulates in these individuals,and how may this be associated with the observed symptoms?

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