Which of the Following Statements Best Describes a Primary Mechanism

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes a primary mechanism by which the energy released in ATP hydrolysis is used directly to drive endergonic chemical reactions in a cell?

• A) Free energy is released as heat, which speeds up the rate of endergonic reactions.
• B) The released phosphate is used to form phosphorylated intermediates that are more reactive than the original unphosphorylated substrate.
• C) Binding of ATP to an enzyme active site converts an endergonic reaction to an exergonic reaction.
• D) The phosphate is combined with ADP to regenerate ATP.

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Definitions:

Consciousness

The mind’s level of responsiveness to impressions made by the senses.

Information Integration

The process by which the brain combines information from various sources, including sensory, cognitive, and emotional inputs, to form a coherent understanding of the environment.

Synaptic Organization

The arrangement and interaction of synapses within the nervous system, which dictates how neurons communicate.

Interoception

The sense of the physiological condition of the body, including hunger, thirst, heartbeat, and pain.