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Brock Biology of Microorganisms Chapter 3
Exam Questions With Correct Answers
Which element functions BOTH as an enzyme cofactor and as a stabilizer of ribosomes and
nucleic acids?
A) iron
B) hydrogen
C) zinc
D) magnesium - answer✔D) magnesium
Based on your understanding of metabolism, generalize when an enzyme's rate of activity can be
changed.
A) before enzyme production
B) during enzyme production
C) after enzyme production
D) at any point-before, during, or after enzyme production - answer✔C) after enzyme production
The change in Gibbs free energy for a particular reaction is MOST useful in determining
A) the amount of energy catalysts required for biosynthesis or catabolism.
B) the potential metabolic reaction rate.
C) whether there will be a requirement or production of energy.
D) energy stored in each compound. - answer✔C) whether there will be a requirement or
production of energy
The Embden-Meyerhof-Parnas pathway is another name for