Biology 1134 (Exam 2) Questions With Answers

Charged or polar molecules such as ____________, _____________, and ____________ do not pass readily through a membrane. {Ans: amino acids sugars ions}Oxidation {Ans: the loss of electrons from an atom}Membrane molecules are held in place by {Ans: relatively weak hydrophobic interactions}Redox Reaction {Ans: reactions that result in the transfer of one or more electrons from one reactant to another}Energy {Ans: the ability to promote change or to do work (to move and rearrange matter against opposing forces)}If oxygen is present during the breakdown of pyruvate, the process will continue onto the ______________________________. {Ans: citric acid cycle}