The High Free Energy Change for the Conversion of PEP

question 33

Multiple Choice

The high free energy change for the conversion of PEP to pyruvate is due largely to the ____ conversion of the relatively unstable ____ tautomer of pyruvate to the more stable ____ form following the phosphoryl group transfer step.

• A) unfavorable; enol; keto
• B) unfavorable; keto; aldol
• C) favorable; keto; enol
• D) favorable; enol; keto
• E) favorable; enol; aldol

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Definitions:

Humidified Oxygen

Oxygen that is moistened before being delivered to a patient to prevent dryness in the airways and enhance comfort.

Coughing Technique

A method taught to patients to help clear the airways effectively, often used after surgery or in those with chronic respiratory conditions.

Central Airways

The major air passages leading from the trachea to the lungs, facilitating the movement of air in and out of the lungs for respiration.

Incentive Spirometry

Method of encouraging voluntary deep breathing by providing visual feedback to patients of the inspiratory volume they have achieved.