How Much Energy Is Required to Raise the Temperature of One

question 5

Multiple Choice

How much energy is required to raise the temperature of one kilogram (liter) of water 1° C?

• A)10 calories
• B)1 kilocalorie
• C)10,000 calories
• D)1000 kilocalories

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Definitions:

Carrier Proteins

Proteins involved in the movement of ions, small molecules, or macromolecules, such as another protein, across a biological membrane.

Integral Proteins

Proteins that are permanently attached to the membrane, serving various roles such as transport, cell adhesion, and functioning as enzymes.

Plasma Membrane

The semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out.

Membrane-Bound Receptors

Proteins located on the cell surface involved in transmitting signals from the outside to the inside of the cell.