PORTAGE LEARNING CHEM 210 - MODULE 7 PROBLEM SET.

PORTAGE LEARNING CHEM 210 -
MODULE 7 PROBLEM SET.

, Question 1
pts

A scientist uses the term flux regarding a biochemical pathway. What does flux mean?


Flux is the rate of flow through a biochemical pathway.




Question 2
pts

A particular pathway breaks down proteins into amino acids. Is this an anabolic or a
catabolic pathway?


Catabolic. This is degradation of a molecule.




Question 3
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The acetyl group is connected to CoA to make Acetyl-CoA. A) What specific atom of
CoA connects to the carbon atom on the acetyl group? B) What nucleotide base is part
of CoA?


A) Sulfur B) Adenine




Question 4
pts

Both carbohydrates and lipids are broken down into Acetyl-CoA for further processing.
What pathway does Acetyl-CoA go to next?


Citric Acid Cycle (CAC)