Portage Learning Chem 210 - Module 8 Problem Set

Question 1
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What is the “unifying” theory covered in this module?


Chemiosmotic theory



Question 2
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How many ATP are produced per NADH molecule? Per FADH 2 molecule?


NADH produced 2.5 ATP, while produces FADH21.5 ATP.



Question 3
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In the figure below, several portions of a molecule have dashed circles. Which portion of
the molecule, A, B, C, or D, would be removed in oxidative deamination? Briefly explain.




Part D. This is the amine portion of the amino acid.



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, Question 4
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What happens to the carbon skeleton of an amino acid after it is separated from NH 4+?


The carbon skeleton becomes acetyl-CoA, then ATP.




Question 5
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Why is urea such a good molecule for excreting nitrogen from cells?



It has a high density of nitrogen in a small molecule, and it can form numerous
hydrogen bonds with water.


Question 6
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Given the urea cycle below:




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