Briefly explain the concept of coupled reactions.

What ways do enzymatic catalysts increase the rates of reactions?

Compare the energy dynamics of a reaction at equilibrium with the dynamics of a reaction not at equilibrium.

Why the endergonic reactions are thermodynamically unfavorable?

Briefly explain how enzymes decrease the activation energy of biochemical reactions.

Consider the following free energy diagram for an uncatalyzed and enzyme-catalyzed reaction. Select all the statements that are true. Without enzyme With enzyme A+B Time AB Oa. The reaction is now spontaneous due to the addition of enzyme b. The rate of the enzyme catalyzed reaction is faster than the uncatalyzed reaction O C. The reaction is exergonic O d. The change in free energy for the reaction is greater in the catalyzed reaction, compared to the uncatalyzed reaction e. The enzyme stabilizes the transition state for the reaction Released Energy pes

Define the three major types of chemical reactions: synthesis, decomposition, and exchange. Comment on the nature of oxidation-reduction reactions and their importance.

Distinguish between exergonic and endergonic reactions, and give examples of how they may be coupled.

The following questions are based on the reaction A+ B ↔ C+D shown in Figure 8.1.   1. Which of the following terms best describes the progress of the reaction with respect to free energy change? a) endergonic, ∆G> 0 b) exergonic, ∆G> 0 c) exergonic, ∆G< 0 d) endergonic, ∆G< 0   2. Which of the following in Figure 8.1 remains unchanged by having an enzyme included? a) b b) d c) a       d) c   3. The part labeled “C” on the above graph represents a) Energy of activation without enzyme b) Energy of activation with enzyme c) Amount of free energy released d) amount of energy required for the reaction progress