Synthesizing a single glucose molecule requires the amount of energy stored in 54 ATP molecules, but when that glucose molecule is broken down, only enough energy to produce 36 to 38 ATP molecules is released. What happened to the remaining energy?
a. The extra energy is stored as adenosine diphosphate.
b. Glucose molecules are never completely broken down.
c. Some energy from metabolism is released as heat.
d. Enzymes involved in this reaction absorb the extra energy.
c. Some energy from metabolism is released as heat.
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Which statement is TRUE about Streptococcus pneumoniae and the lung infection it causes?
A) Streptococcus pneumoniae can spread from the focus of infection as a bacteremia. B) Penicillin and erythromycin are the "last chance" drugs for treatment of streptococcal pneumonia. C) Infection with any strain of encapsulated virulent Streptococcus pneumoniae provides long-lasting immunity to all encapsulated virulent strains. D) Streptococcal pneumonia is not as serious as most people think; if left untreated, it usually runs its course in about a week to ten days.
Mutant forms of proto-oncogenes are called ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Cell division in the apical meristems at the tips of a plant that results in increases in height or length is called
A. primary growth. B. secondary growth. C. vascular cambium growth. D. mitotic growth. E. herbaceous growth.
Nematocysts are used for
a. reproduction. b. excretion. c. muscle action. d. circulation. e. defense.