Practice Spontaneity of Reactions in Biological Systems - 8.5 | Module 8: Metabolism - Energy, Life, and Transformation | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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8.5 - Spontaneity of Reactions in Biological Systems

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG).

💡 Hint: Think about energy that can be used for cellular processes.

Question 2

Easy

What does a negative ΔG indicate?

💡 Hint: Consider how reactions happen without needing energy input.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does a negative Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG) indicate about a reaction?

  • It is non-spontaneous
  • It can occur spontaneously
  • It requires energy input

💡 Hint: Think about processes that happen naturally.

Question 2

True or False: All endergonic reactions have a positive Gibbs Free Energy change (ΔG).

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Focus on definitions of endergonic processes.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You have an endergonic reaction with ΔG = +20 kJ/mol. How can this reaction proceed in a cell?

💡 Hint: Think about how ATP might link to this reaction.

Question 2

Discuss why using ATP hydrolysis for energy coupling is efficient in biological systems.

💡 Hint: Consider the roles and rate of ATP in the cell.

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