Unit 3 Vocab Review!

Front

What is the product of linear flow that is NOT a product of cyclic flow?

Back

O2

Front

What type of enzyme catalyzes a redox reaction?

Back

Dehydrogenase

Front

Which molecule inhibits the activity of the enzyme pyruvate dehydrogenase?

Back

NADH

Front

What type of reaction involves rearranging atoms while the chemical formula remains unchanged?

Back

Isomerization

Front

Which complex accepts electrons from NADH?

Back

Complex I

Front

What is the primary function of ATP in cellular processes?

Back

ATP serves as the main energy currency of the cell.

Front

Define redox reaction in biochemical terms.

Back

A redox reaction involves the transfer of electrons between two species, resulting in oxidation and reduction.

Front

What is the role of NADP+ in cellular metabolism?

Back

NADP+ acts as an electron carrier in anabolic reactions, particularly in photosynthesis.

Front

Explain the term 'phosphorylation'.

Back

Phosphorylation is the addition of a phosphate group to a molecule, often regulating enzyme activity.

Front

What is the significance of pyruvate in cellular respiration?

Back

Pyruvate is a key intermediate that links glycolysis to the citric acid cycle.