Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 1, Problem 11RQ
Summary Introduction

To review:

Definitions of the following terminologies:

(a) Nucleophile

(b) Electrophile

(c) Leaving group

(d) Adenosine triphosphate

(e) Anhydride

Introduction:

There are thousands of chemical reactions thatoccur inside a living cell. In many such reactions, one species donates and the other accepts an electron pair. Molecular groups such as electrophileand nucleophile are the chemical species, which make the reaction possible by their ability to gain or lose an electron. These biochemical reactions proceed with a proper mechanism and may result in energy production, biosynthesis, or degradation of biological macromolecules. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency of the cell and is mainly used to drive many cellular processes that require energy.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Question 9 The nucleoside monophosphates are seen in metabolic pathways because their phosphoric anhydride bonds can be hydrolyzed off for energy. A) True B) False
The molecule necessary fpr carbon to enter the Krebs cycle is _______________________.
Sugars that react with Tollens’ reagent are called____________________ sugars.
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biochemistry
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biochemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:9781319114671
Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher:W. H. Freeman
Text book image
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:9781464126116
Author:David L. Nelson, Michael M. Cox
Publisher:W. H. Freeman
Text book image
Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecul...
Biochemistry
ISBN:9781118918401
Author:Donald Voet, Judith G. Voet, Charlotte W. Pratt
Publisher:WILEY
Text book image
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:9781305961135
Author:Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:9781305577206
Author:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological ...
Biochemistry
ISBN:9780134015187
Author:John E. McMurry, David S. Ballantine, Carl A. Hoeger, Virginia E. Peterson
Publisher:PEARSON