1)Explain how a metabolic pathway can contain an energetically unfavorable reaction yet still occur. 2)What general factors contribute to the high phosphoryl-transfer potential of ATP? Compare ATP to acetyl CoA. 3)What is the relationship between the energy charge of a cell and control of the 4)ATP-generating pathway? 5)How is metabolism controlled? 6)What is the byproduct […]
Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells can be compared to mini-factories, with multiple organelles working together to perform numerous cellular processes. After reviewing the parts of a eukaryotic or prokaryotic cell: Choose the organelle that you think is the most important for the cell and justify your selection, describing several key activities this organelle performs. Indicate whether […]
Identify (list) the two basic types of cells. Would you find proteins inside cells or cells inside proteins? (choose one answer) What two things make osmosis a special type of diffusion? What is a selectively permeable membrane? (Also called a semi-permeable membrane.) Explain what happens to a cell when placed in isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic […]
Primate Diversity: Compare and Contrast: Chimpanzees and Capuchins Include a description in the paper of at least the following for each of the two species: where they occur, what they eat, and their social organization. In the conclusion, based on your investigative readings and the information provided in class, what are the ecological causes of […]