. BIOL 101 quiz 3.
How do physicists define
"energy"? the ability to do work
How would a cell biologist define "energy”?
the ability to make specific changes occur
the physicists definition of energy is not for use in defining energy changes within
a living cell
comprehensive
List 5 major sorts or categories of energy within the cell
biosynthesis
movement
concentration
electrical potential
heat
on a cold day, which of the following processes do your cells depend on to maintain an
operating temp. of 37 degrees celsius?
A. shivering
B. muscle contraction
C. respiration energy production
D. metabolic heat generation
E. all of the
above shivering
Sometimes the cell pumps substance against diffusion forces that would carry those substances
the other way. what term would you give to this process?
Energy of concentration? P. 125
is freely convertible from one form to another, but can never
be created or destroyed.
Energy, energy
Systems that convert energy from one form to another are not 100% efficient, thus the
amount of useful energy .
decreases