Consider the following reaction.
Which of the following describes this reaction?
a.
is so strongly exergonic that it does not require a catalyst
b.
is an exergonic reaction not coupled to any other reaction
c.
is an endergonic reaction that takes place because it is coupled to the exergonic hydrolysis of ATP
d.
is an exergonic reaction that is coupled to the endergonic hydrolysis of ATP
Question 2Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction shown?
a.
an epimerase
b.
an isomerase
c.
a mutase
d.
a dehydrogenase
Question 3Consider the structure of amylopectin below to answer the following questions.
a)
Circle the glycosidic links that are hydrolyzed in the small intestine.
b)
What is the final product of complete hydrolysis of amylpectin?
Question 4During the complete catabolism of a molecule of glucose, the ultimate fate of the carbon atoms are
a.
pyruvate
b.
AcetylCoA
c.
carbon dioxide
d.
fructose-6-phosphate
e.
a, b or c