Q35. (2pts) Describe how the antidote (treatment) helped Jared's cells make ATP (include the ETC and H+ gradient in your answer)

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For each statement below, indicate "True" if it can be considered a valid hypothesis based solely on these three observations, and mark "False" if it cannot be considered valid.

1. The onion cells I examined contain a nucleus.

2. All onion cells contain a nucleus.

3. Every cell contains a nucleus.

4. Certain cells contain a nucleus.

5. Only onion cells contain a nucleus.

6. If I observe 10 skin cells from my hand, each one will contain a nucleus.

Answer:

1. The onion cells I examined contain a nucleus. false - this represents an observation based on the evidence you have collected.

2. All onion cells contain a nucleus. true - this qualifies as a valid hypothesis derived from your observations of onion cells

3. Every cell contains a nucleus. true  - this serves as a hypothesis since you examined 3 different cell types, taking several samples of each, and discovered they all possess a nucleus

4. Certain cells contain a nucleus. false - this cannot be seen as a valid hypothesis. The current evidence implies that all cells have a nucleus

5. Only onion cells contain a nucleus. - false, as you are aware this is incorrect because other cell types you examined also had a nucleus

6. If I observe 10 skin cells from my hand, each one will contain a nucleus. false - a hypothesis should be a broad principle that is supported by evidence; this statement is overly specific.

Answer:

Changes in pH levels affect enzymes. Enzymes operate optimally at an ideal pH value, which is the most conducive pH for their activity. Deviations from this optimal pH can impact enzyme function. Consequently, enzymes demonstrate catalytic activity most effectively at their ideal pH.

When enzymes are exposed to very low or high pH levels, hydrogen ions interact with the amino acids located at the active site. This interaction alters the configuration of the amino acids, affecting how the enzyme operates.

In measuring the activity of enolase, 2-phosphoglyceraldehyde serves as its substrate in a reaction vessel. After proper incubation, the output (PEP) is measured. The ratio of PEP to 2-phosphoglyceraldehyde provides insights into the enzyme's activity.

For the negative control, a reaction vessel is used that does not contain any enolase. This setup helps eliminate any transformation of 2-phosphoglyceraldehyde to PEP in the absence of the enzyme.

All enzymes present in our bodies adapt to the environments we inhabit. This makes C. aurantiacus effective, as the optimal temperature for enolase is 55 degrees. Thus, this enzyme will consistently perform more efficiently at 55 degrees than at 37 degrees.