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The molecule luciferin is broken down and the energy is released in the form of heart and light in this process luciferase functions as?
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What pigment is released when a hemoglobin molecule is broken apart?
When a hemoglobin molecule is broken apart, the iron pigment is released. This is what is called the -"heme" part of the molecule.
How many molecules of O2 are released for every CO2 molecule fixed by photosynthesis?
one o2 molecule
Energy is released from an ATP molecule for cellular processes when it?
has a phosphate group removed
How is energy released from a molecule?
That depends on what you are talking about (what molecule is being used to supply energy). Normally Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is changed into Adenosine Diphosphate and a phosphate ion. This is an exothermic reaction, and the left over energy can be used to fuel other reactions. However, during translation at the ribosome, ATP is changed into AMP (adenosine monophosphate).
How does oxygen circulate in the body?
Oxygen circulates through the body in blood. A molecule of oxygen (O2) from the lungs binds loosely to a molecule of hemoglobin in a red blood cell. The red blood cell travels through the capillaries and the oxygen molecule is released from the hemoglobin and is delivered to the cells.
Do fireflies mix oxygen with luciferin to produce light?
Yes, the also use ATP and luciferase which catalyzes this oxidation reaction. This reaction produces light and 100% of the energy produced by this reaction is released as light.
What makes lightning bug light up?
Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light. The cells contain a chemical called luciferin and make an enzyme called luciferase. To make light, the luciferin combines with oxygen to form an inactive molecule called oxyluciferin. The luciferase speeds up the reaction, which occurs in two steps: # The luciferin combines with adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is found in all cells, to form luciferyl adenylate and pyrophosphate (PPi) on the surface of the luciferase enzyme. The luciferyl adenylate remains bound to the enzyme: luciferin + ATP -------------> luciferyl adenylate + PPi# The luciferyl adenylate combines with oxygen to form oxyluciferin and adenosine monophosphate (AMP). Light is given off and the oxyluciferin and AMP are released from the enzimes` surface. luciferyl adenylate + O2 -------------> oxyluciferin +AMP + light
How do lightning bugs light?
Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms, mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in their abdomen that make light. The cells contain a chemical called luciferin and make an enzyme called luciferase. To make light, the luciferin combines with oxygen to form an inactive molecule called oxyluciferin. The luciferase speeds up the reaction, which occurs in two steps: # The luciferin combines with adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is found in all cells, to form luciferyl adenylate and pyrophosphate (PPi) on the surface of the luciferase enzyme. The luciferyl adenylate remains bound to the enzyme: luciferin + ATP -------------> luciferyl adenylate + PPi# The luciferyl adenylate combines with oxygen to form oxyluciferin and adenosine monophosphate (AMP). Light is given off and the oxyluciferin and AMP are released from the enzimes` surface. luciferyl adenylate + O2 -------------> oxyluciferin +AMP + light
What animal has bioluminescence?
When the seal in the stick is broken, the two chemicals mix together and give off a soft, green glow. Most of the light created by marine organisms is blue-green in colour. This is because blue light travels best in water, and because most marine organisms are sensitive to blue light.
What is the name for the energy molecule that is released in cellular respiration?
In cellular respiration, glucose created in photosynthesis is broken down over three stages into the energy molecule adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. This molecule is then used to power various functions of the cell.
What molecule is released when 2 nucleic acids bond?
A water molecule is released.
What does a negative Hf for molecule mean?
Energy was released when the molecule was formed from its elements
What molecule is released during construction of a polymer?
The molecule releases a water molecule.
What pigment is released when a hemoglobin molecule is broken apart?
When a hemoglobin molecule is broken apart, the iron pigment is released. This is what is called the -"heme" part of the molecule.
When two polymers of amino acids join together to form a protein what molecule is released?
A water molecule! (H20 is released.
ATP is a molecule that stores in its phosphate bonds.?
ATP stores energy in its phosphate bond. This energy is released when the bond break and ATP is converted into ADP. This energy is used to perform vital functions in an organism.ATP stores energy in its phosphate bond. This energy is released when the bond break and ATP is converted into ADP. This energy is used to perform vital functions in an organism.
How many molecules of O2 are released for every CO2 molecule fixed by photosynthesis?
one o2 molecule
