, What is a cofactor? And give a general example.
Your Answer:
A cofactor are small chemical compenents that assist enzymes. Cofactors regulate
chemcial reactions and are usually metal ions.
A cofactor is a small chemical component that assists an enzyme during the
catalysis reactions. A cofactor is usually metal ions.
Question 4
pts
Define anabolism.
Your Answer:
Anabolism is the process of building up of macromolecules from small to larger
complexes.
Anabolism is the process of building up or biosynthesis of macromolecules from
small molecular units into much larger complexes.
Question 5
pts
In order to convert proteins into amino acids which metabolic process would be active?
Your Answer:
In order to convert proteins into amino acids catabolism would be active. Catabolism is
the process of breaking down larger molecules into useful energy sources. In other
words, proteins would be broken down into amino acids.
Catabolism would be active as proteins are made up of amino acids. Therefore
the process described (proteins into amino acids) is the breakdown, or
catabolism of protein.
Question 6
pts
Describe the energy transfer process relative to both ATP and ADP.
Your Answer:
ATP has an energy group (a phosphate) that it can donate. ADP can accept energy in
the form of a phosphate group.
(ATP ADP + Pi) and (ADP + Pi ATP)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller HIGHGRADE. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
