Reactions
Chemical reactions that absorb more energy than they release.
endothermic
substrate
Which macromolecule never gets broken down for energy?
Nucleic acids
what does ATP stand for? with correct spelling
Adenosine triphosphate
What is the best part about living in Switzerland?
IDK, but the flag is a plus
The products of a reaction are on which side of the chemical reaction equation?
right side
the activation energy in a chemical reaction can be decreased by a __________ such as an enzyme
Catalyst
What molecule STORES energy for cells to use?
ATP
Name 2 of the three groups of molecules that make ATP
Adenine, Ribose, and phosphate groups.
Why did Mr. Prestegard pick his nose?
He didn't, he was born with it
if energy is released during a chemical reaction it would be considered ________________
exothermic
where do reactants bind to enzymes?
the active site
What happens to cause the release of energy from ATP?
It loses a phosphate group.
Which macromolecule gets broken down FIRST to make ATP
What do you call a rude cow?
Beef Jerky
Name one product in the cellular respiration reaction
CO2, water, or energy
In the lab, what was being represented by taping the hand and fingers of the person flipping coins?
A denatured enzyme
draw an energy diagram that shows an endothermic reaction.
(graph with less starting energy, more final energy, and with a peak showing the activation energy)
If the food you eat is like the a check or IOU, ATP is like _____
money, cash, dough, bucks, cheese, loot, bands, Benjamins, moolah,
Why should you call the police if your baby doesn't nap?
they are resisting a rest!
What is an example of a reaction that absorbs more energy than it releases? (discussed in notes)
Photosynthesis
List 3 things besides an catalyst (enzymes) that can affect the the speed of a chemical reaction.
pH, temp, substrate concentration, competitive inhibitor
Where does your body get the energy to re-attach the phosphate to ADP?
From food (carbs and lipids usually)
What is recycled during the ATP-ADP cycle?
ADP
When potatoes have kids, what are they called?