Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration
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What is the primary byproduct of the anaerobic reaction pathway known as denitrification?

  • Nitrogen (correct)
  • Nitrate
  • Nitrite
  • Ammonium
  • Which process is responsible for the conversion of pyruvate to lactate?

  • Gluconeogenesis
  • Lactate dehydrogenase (correct)
  • Glycolysis
  • Fermentation
  • What is the primary function of NADPH in cells?

  • Involved in fermentation
  • Involved in anabolic reactions (correct)
  • Involved in glycolysis
  • Involved in catabolic reactions
  • What is the net result of the conversion of ATP to ADP?

    <p>Oxidation reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microorganisms are responsible for the conversion of ammonium to nitrite?

    <p>Aerobic bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Anammox reaction in nature?

    <p>To convert ammonium and nitrate to nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net gain of ATP molecules during the complete breakdown of one glucose molecule in aerobic respiration?

    <p>36 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the byproduct of lactic acid fermentation in animals?

    <p>Lactic acid and ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of nitrogenase in nitrogen fixation?

    <p>To convert nitrogen from the air to ammonium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the location of aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration?

    <p>Aerobic respiration occurs in the mitochondria, while anaerobic respiration occurs in the cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of an imbalance in the nitrogen cycle due to excess ammonium ions from fertilizers?

    <p>The conversion of ammonium ions to nitrite and nitrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the energy yield of ethanol fermentation per glucose molecule?

    <p>118 KJ/mol</p> Signup and view all the answers

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