1,705 Answered Questions for the topic biochemistry

Biochemistry Biology Physiology

05/27/25

Does the citric acid cycle (aka Krebs cycle) require oxygen?

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Biochemistry Biology Physiology

05/27/25

Explain the steps of the Citric Acid Cycle (aka Krebs Cycle) and why this cycle is so important for cellular respiration.

After pyruvate is converted into Acetyl-CoA, it enters a key metabolic cycle that takes place in the mitochondria. This cycle involves a series of enzyme-driven reactions that break down carbon... more
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Biochemistry Biology Physiology

05/27/25

What must happen to pyruvate after it enters the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle)?

Once glycolysis is finished, pyruvate is created as the end product. If oxygen is present, pyruvate doesn’t just stay in the cytoplasm—it’s moved into the mitochondria, where it goes through more... more
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Biochemistry Biology Physiology

05/27/25

Which pathway produces most of your ATP in aerobic and anaerobic conditions?

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Biochemistry Biology Physiology

05/27/25

What happens after glycolysis in the presence of oxygen and in the absence of oxygen?

Consider what the cell does with the products of glycolysis under different environmental conditions. When there's plenty of oxygen available, how might the cell continue extracting energy from... more
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Biochemistry Biology Physiology

05/27/25

What is the purpose of glycolysis, and what are the main steps involved in this process?
This question asks you to explain both the function of glycolysis in cellular metabolism and the sequence of steps it includes. You'll need to describe what glycolysis accomplishes for the cell... more
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Biochemistry Biology Physiology

05/27/25

Which glycolysis enzyme might be affected in someone with a mutation who experiences fatigue and muscle pain during intense exercise due to reduced energy production?
This question asks you to think about how a mutation in a glycolytic enzyme might lead to symptoms like fatigue and muscle pain, especially during intense physical activity. It invites you to... more
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Biochemistry Biology Physiology

05/27/25

Can glycolysis occur in the absence of oxygen? Why or why not?

This question focuses on whether oxygen is required for glycolysis to take place. It asks you to consider where glycolysis occurs in the cell, how it fits into the overall process of cellular... more
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Biochemistry Biology Physiology

05/27/25

Why does ATP "store" so much energy?

This question asks why ATP is able to hold so much energy, especially in relation to how cells generate and use energy during cellular respiration. Think about the structure of ATP and why it's an... more
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Biochemistry Biology Microbiology

05/04/25

Do you want to know the differences between Mitosis and Meiosis?
Mitosis produces two genetically identical “daughter” cells from a single “parent” cell, whereas meiosis produces cells that are genetically unique from the parent and contain only half as much... more
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Biochemistry Biology

05/04/25

Are you looking for a Biochemistry and Biology tutor
My name is GP and I am currently working as a Adjunct professor. and teaching Biology and Biochemistry and Microbiology, You can contact me I will help you to Ace the subjects. I can help you with... more
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05/02/25

How Can I Fix UWorld Wrongs and Boost NBME Scores for USMLE Step 1 in 3 Months?
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Biochemistry Science Biology Botany

04/12/25

Monocots and Dicots and intensity of light
Could light intensity requirements differ between dicots and monocots? For instance, do dicots thrive under higher light intensity, monocots under lower, or is light intensity equally suitable for... more
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Biochemistry

04/04/25

BioChem metabolism
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Biochemistry Science Biology Chemistry

03/17/25

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Biochemistry

03/15/25

How does a virus, such as SARS-CoV-2, use the host cell's natural innate immunity processes, like mitophagy, for instance, to its' own advantage?

Think about the immune response, triggers, and the consequences of mitophagy in terms of levels of certain chemicals/precursors.
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Biochemistry Biology Chemistry

03/15/25

How can a student best keep up with what is reduced and what is oxidized in a given equation?
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Biochemistry

03/11/25

Determine mRNA sequence & amino acids
Below is a sequence of eukaryotic DNA; determine the mRNA sequence and the polypeptide chain. Underlined = introns Not underlined =... more
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Biochemistry

02/15/25

Biochemical Pathways

How do biochemical pathways like glycolysis and the Krebs cycle contribute to cellular respiration?
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Biochemistry Chemistry

01/23/25

I need help with these questions!!
This particular sequence of DNA encodes the peptide N’-PRANCED-C’:1.). If the pKa values of this fragment are 12.48, 4.07, 3.90, 2.20, 10.70 (N-terminus), 8.37 calculate the pH where you are most... more
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Biochemistry

01/20/25

College Chemistry 100 Level Questions
By convention, is Lattice Energy a positive or negative value? I wrote Negative on my test, but the professor says the answer is positive. Is she right?
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Biochemistry Chemistry

12/22/24

I need help with these questions!!
1.) Suppose trypsin lowers the standard enthalpy (∆Ho҂) of the transition state by 4.8 kcal/mol and increases the standard entropic favorability (∆So҂) of the transition state by 20 cal/mol*K. What... more
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Biochemistry Biology

12/17/24

What is the primary function of chlorophyll in an organism?
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Biochemistry Biology

12/17/24

What are by products of photosynthesis?
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Biochemistry Biology

12/17/24

Which cellular organelle can be considered digestive?
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