12 Questions
What is the primary byproduct of the anaerobic reaction pathway known as denitrification?
Nitrogen
Which process is responsible for the conversion of pyruvate to lactate?
Lactate dehydrogenase
What is the primary function of NADPH in cells?
Involved in anabolic reactions
What is the net result of the conversion of ATP to ADP?
Oxidation reaction
Which type of microorganisms are responsible for the conversion of ammonium to nitrite?
Aerobic bacteria
What is the purpose of the Anammox reaction in nature?
To convert ammonium and nitrate to nitrogen
What is the net gain of ATP molecules during the complete breakdown of one glucose molecule in aerobic respiration?
36 ATP
What is the byproduct of lactic acid fermentation in animals?
Lactic acid and ATP
What is the role of nitrogenase in nitrogen fixation?
To convert nitrogen from the air to ammonium
What is the difference between the location of aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration?
Aerobic respiration occurs in the mitochondria, while anaerobic respiration occurs in the cytoplasm
What is the result of an imbalance in the nitrogen cycle due to excess ammonium ions from fertilizers?
The conversion of ammonium ions to nitrite and nitrate
What is the energy yield of ethanol fermentation per glucose molecule?
118 KJ/mol
Test your knowledge of aerobic and anaerobic respiration, including the presence of oxygen, cellular locations, and the processes involved in each type of respiration. Compare and contrast the two types of respiration and their effects on organisms.
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