What is "coupling of chemical reactions"? Provide two relevant biological examples to help explain

the importance of this process to living organisms. What will be an ideal response?


In chemical coupling, an exergonic reaction provides the energy to drive an endergonic reaction. In
particular, catabolic reactions such as cellular respiration provide the energy to power anabolic
reactions such as the synthesis of proteins and other macromolecules

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A. genetic drift. B. evolution. C. natural selection. D. sexual selection. E. artificial selection

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The last known population of Neanderthals lived as recently as ____ years ago.

A. 8,000 B. 18,000 C. 28,000 D. 38,000 E. 48,000

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A baby arrives at an emergency room suffering from violent muscles spasms and difficulty breathing. The baby's body is so rigid a proper exam is difficult, but the staff note the baby is only a few weeks old and the umbilicus has not healed properly. The

signs are consistent with which of the following diseases? A) infant botulism B) acute bacterial meningitis C) tetanus D) rabies E) listeriosis

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The mitochondria is the shipping center of the company regarding the cell.

a. true b. false

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