Exam (elaborations)
BIOL 151 Exam II VCU Questions answers latest update
- Course
- BIOL 151
- Institution
- University Of Wisconsin - Madison
BIOL 151 Exam II VCU Questions answers latest update
[Show more]
Content preview
BIOL 151 Exam II VCUCatabolic reaction - big molecules to small molecules; releases energy
anabolic reaction - small molecules to big molecules; consumes energy
Exergonic - energy out; the reactants have MORE energy than the products. This
reaction releases energy
endergonic - energy in; the products contain MORE energy than the reactants
(photosynthesis for ex)
Law of Thermodynamics 1 - conservation of energy; energy can neither be
created nor destroyed
Law of Thermodynamics 2 - With any transfer, entropy increases; energy lost to
system
entropy - a measure of the amount of randomness and disorder in a system. It
always tends to increase this can only be overcome by adding energy.
Energy - The capacity to do work
, Kinetic energy - energy of movement
Potential energy - stored energy
Coupled reactions - Energy from reactions in the sub (exergonic) provide energy
for photosynthesis (endergonic)
aka. one process is supplied by another process
Energy carrying molecules - ATP
ATP - The most common energy carrier molecules in cells.
The bongs joining the last two P groups to the ATP molecule are "high energy
bonds"
ADP - When one of the phosphates is released from ATP
Enzyme - A substance that helps a chemical reaction to occur in a catalyst.
Lowers activation energy
Substrate - Molecule on which the enzyme acts
Active site - The location within the enzyme where the substrate binds
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 Schoolflix. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
52928 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now