Questions from Organic Chemistry


Q: What is the function of oxaloacetate in the citric acid cycle?

What is the function of oxaloacetate in the citric acid cycle?

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Q: List the differences between chemical changes and physical changes.

List the differences between chemical changes and physical changes.

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Q: How many ATP molecules are produced from each acetyl CoA molecule generated

How many ATP molecules are produced from each acetyl CoA molecule generated in b-oxidation that enters the citric acid cycle?

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Q: Label each of the following as pertaining to either a solid,

Label each of the following as pertaining to either a solid, liquid, or gas. a. It has a fixed volume, but not a fixed shape. b. The attractive forces between particles are very pronounced. c. The par...

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Q: If we were to remove all of the helium from the mixture

If we were to remove all of the helium from the mixture described in Question 5.86, what would the partial pressures of N2 and F2 be? Why? What is the new total pressure? Question 5.86: A gas mixtur...

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Q: What are the chemical properties of ketone bodies?

What are the chemical properties of ketone bodies?

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Q: Iodine-131 is an isotope used in thyroid therapy.

Iodine-131 is an isotope used in thyroid therapy. a. How many protons are found in one atom of iodine-131? b. How many neutrons are found in one atom of iodine-131?

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Q: Define ketoacidosis.

Define ketoacidosis.

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Q: Label each of the following as either a physical change or a

Label each of the following as either a physical change or a chemical reaction: a. A puddle of water evaporates. b. Food is digested. c. Wood is burned.

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Q: What would be the fate of HMG-CoA produced in ketogenesis

What would be the fate of HMG-CoA produced in ketogenesis if it were produced in the cell cytoplasm?

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