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What is the primary input for aerobic glycolysis?
What is the primary input for aerobic glycolysis?
What is produced alongside ATP during the breakdown of pyruvic acid?
What is produced alongside ATP during the breakdown of pyruvic acid?
Which coenzymes are involved in the electron transport chain?
Which coenzymes are involved in the electron transport chain?
How many ATP molecules are generated from FADH2 in the process?
How many ATP molecules are generated from FADH2 in the process?
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What is formed when acetyl coenzyme A combines with oxaloacetic acid?
What is formed when acetyl coenzyme A combines with oxaloacetic acid?
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Flashcards
Aerobic Glycolysis
Aerobic Glycolysis
The breakdown of glycogen into glucose-6-phosphate, which is then converted to pyruvic acid, generating a small amount of ATP (2 ATP).
Acetyl Coenzyme A
Acetyl Coenzyme A
A coenzyme that plays a crucial role in aerobic energy production by carrying acetyl groups to the citric acid cycle.
Citric Acid Cycle
Citric Acid Cycle
A series of chemical reactions in mitochondria that extract energy from acetyl CoA, producing ATP and carbon dioxide as byproducts.
Electron Transport Chain (with NADH2)
Electron Transport Chain (with NADH2)
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Electron Transport Chain (with FADH2)
Electron Transport Chain (with FADH2)
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Study Notes
Aerobic Glycolysis
- Glycogen is broken down by glycogen phosphorylase (GP) into glucose-6-phosphate.
- Glucose-6-phosphate is converted into pyruvic acid, releasing 2 ATP.
- Pyruvic acid is converted to acetyl CoA by coenzyme A.
- Acetyl CoA combines with oxaloacetic acid to form citric acid.
- The citric acid cycle repeats, producing ATP and carbon dioxide.
- Hydrogen is released as a byproduct.
- NADH2 carries hydrogen in the electron transport chain, producing 30 ATP.
- FADH2 carries hydrogen, producing 4 ATP.
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Description
This quiz covers the key processes of aerobic glycolysis, including the breakdown of glycogen and the conversion of pyruvic acid to acetyl CoA. It highlights the roles of ATP production, NADH2, and FADH2 in the electron transport chain. Test your understanding of the citric acid cycle and its contributions to cellular respiration.
