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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Aerobic bacteria (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the byproduct of lactic acid fermentation in animals?

<p>Lactic acid and ATP (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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