The Molecule Shown Below Carries Energy in the Cell but It

question 17

Multiple Choice

The molecule shown below carries energy in the cell but it needs to be stabilized. It is a ________ molecule and is stabilized when it ________.

• A) NADPH; forms a cyclic molecule
• B) NADPH; complexes with Mg2+
• C) ATP; donates its electrons to a cytochrome
• D) ATP; complexes with Mg2+
• E) ATP; forms a cyclic molecule

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Definitions:

Carboxylic Acid

Organic compounds characterized by a carboxyl group, commonly involved in acid-base reactions and synthesis.

Diazomethane

A highly reactive organic compound with the formula CH2N2, used especially in chemical synthesis as a methylating agent.

Mechanism

A detailed sequence of steps explaining how reactants are transformed into products in a chemical reaction.

PhCHO

Refers to the chemical compound benzaldehyde, which consists of a benzene ring bonded to an aldehyde group.