Biology 211 Name: Sam Tian Date:
12/1/21
ICA – Energy and Enzymes
1. For each of the following reactions indicate whether it is (a) endergonic or (b)
exergonic reaction:
Endergonic: anabolic
Exergonic: catabolic
___ B __ oxidation of a fatty acid
___ B __ breaking down glycogen into glucose
___ A __ synthesis of a polynucleotide chain
___ A __ conversion of glucose into starch
2. Draw an energy diagram for the pathway below. How many activation energy
peaks will you have?
Free Energy (G)
starch glucose G6P (glucose 6
phosphate)
Delta G is negative
2 activation peaks
3. Of the following pairs of molecules, circle the one that is more oxidized.
