Anaerobic Glycolysis Pathway Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 4 ATP
  • 6 ATP
  • 2 ATP (correct)
  • 8 ATP
  • Which of the following is not an importance of glycolysis?

    <p>Generates the majority of ATP for the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total energy release from the oxidation of one acetyl CoA in the citric acid cycle?

    <p>12 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does glycogen synthesis and breakdown occur?

    <p>Cytosol of liver and muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of glycolysis?

    <p>To break down glucose into pyruvate or lactate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does glycolysis primarily take place in the cell?

    <p>Cytosol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net gain of ATP molecules from glycolysis?

    <p>8 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under aerobic conditions, what pathway does glycolysis contribute to?

    <p>Krebs cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme phosphorylates glucose to glucose-6-Phosphate upon entering the cell?

    <p>Hexokinase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many carbon atoms are present in one molecule of pyruvate produced by glycolysis?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net energy produced from complete oxidation of one molecule of Glucose?

    <p>38 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tissues mainly depend on glucose as a source of energy?

    <p>Brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of gluconeogenesis during starvation?

    <p>Maintain blood glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the re-synthesis of glucose from lactate important for acid-base balance?

    <p>To prevent metabolic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process supplies glucose to adipose tissue for triacylglycerol formation?

    <p>Gluconeogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are brain cells particularly sensitive to variations in blood glucose levels?

    <p>Because they rely heavily on glucose as an energy source</p> Signup and view all the answers

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