Two Molecules Are Said to Be _________________ If They Have

question 1

Short Answer

Two molecules are said to be _________________ if they have been derived from a common ancestor.

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Definitions:

Potential Energy

The energy held by an object because of its position relative to other objects, stresses within itself, its electric charge, or other factors.

Citric Acid Cycle

A sequence of biochemical processes that aerobic life forms use to liberate energy stored by oxidizing acetyl-CoA, obtained from carbs, fats, and proteins.

Glucose Molecule

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.

Oxidize Glucose

The process of glucose reacting with oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water, primarily through cellular respiration.