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What is the net gain of ATP during aerobic glycolysis?
What is the net gain of ATP during aerobic glycolysis?
- 2 ATP
- 12 ATP
- 10 ATP
- 8 ATP (correct)
Which of the following is not a condition where glycolysis is considered the pathway of ATP production under anaerobic conditions?
Which of the following is not a condition where glycolysis is considered the pathway of ATP production under anaerobic conditions?
- During severe muscular exercise
- Excess oxygen supply (correct)
- Lack of mitochondria (RBCs)
- Non-functioning mitochondria due to decreased blood supply (cornea, lens, regions of retina, leukocytes, testis, renal medulla)
What is the net gain of ATP during anaerobic glycolysis?
What is the net gain of ATP during anaerobic glycolysis?
- 4 ATP
- 6 ATP
- 2 ATP (correct)
- 8 ATP
Which of the following is not an importance of glycolysis?
Which of the following is not an importance of glycolysis?
What is the total energy release from the oxidation of one acetyl CoA in the citric acid cycle?
What is the total energy release from the oxidation of one acetyl CoA in the citric acid cycle?
Where does glycogen synthesis and breakdown occur?
Where does glycogen synthesis and breakdown occur?
What is the main purpose of glycolysis?
What is the main purpose of glycolysis?
Where does glycolysis primarily take place in the cell?
Where does glycolysis primarily take place in the cell?
What is the net gain of ATP molecules from glycolysis?
What is the net gain of ATP molecules from glycolysis?
Under aerobic conditions, what pathway does glycolysis contribute to?
Under aerobic conditions, what pathway does glycolysis contribute to?
Which enzyme phosphorylates glucose to glucose-6-Phosphate upon entering the cell?
Which enzyme phosphorylates glucose to glucose-6-Phosphate upon entering the cell?
How many carbon atoms are present in one molecule of pyruvate produced by glycolysis?
How many carbon atoms are present in one molecule of pyruvate produced by glycolysis?
What is the net energy produced from complete oxidation of one molecule of Glucose?
What is the net energy produced from complete oxidation of one molecule of Glucose?
Which tissues mainly depend on glucose as a source of energy?
Which tissues mainly depend on glucose as a source of energy?
What is the primary function of gluconeogenesis during starvation?
What is the primary function of gluconeogenesis during starvation?
Why is the re-synthesis of glucose from lactate important for acid-base balance?
Why is the re-synthesis of glucose from lactate important for acid-base balance?
Which process supplies glucose to adipose tissue for triacylglycerol formation?
Which process supplies glucose to adipose tissue for triacylglycerol formation?
Why are brain cells particularly sensitive to variations in blood glucose levels?
Why are brain cells particularly sensitive to variations in blood glucose levels?
