24 Questions
Which pathway involves the degradation of complex molecules and is energy generating?
Krebs cycle
Which process involves the capture of nutrients by simple diffusion?
Simple diffusion
Which mechanism yields energy from ATP or proton gradient for the active transport of nutrients into bacterial cells?
Active transport into bacterial cell
Which type of compounds are more energy-rich and undergo oxidation-reduction reactions?
Highly reduced compounds
Which pathway is involved in the biosynthesis of complex molecules and is energy-consuming?
Pentose-Phosphate pathway
Which pathway is also known as the citric acid cycle and is used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy?
Krebs cycle
Which method of nutrient capture involves the transport of glucose by being phosphorylated in the absence of oxygen?
Group translocation
Which type of transport involves a compound and a carrier protein for entrance into the bacterial cell?
Facilitated diffusion
Which process involves the degradation of complex molecules and is energy-generating?
Catabolism
Which pathway is responsible for the biosynthesis of complex molecules and is energy-consuming?
Pentose-Phosphate pathway
Which type of compounds undergo oxidation-reduction reactions involving the transfer of electrons?
Highly reduced compounds
Which method of nutrient capture involves the movement of substances from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the need for a carrier protein?
Simple diffusion
Which molecule is the final electron acceptor in anaerobic respiration?
Fumarate
What is the main difference between fermentation and anaerobic respiration?
The production of ATP
Which process does not require oxygen?
Fermentation
What is the energy yield of aerobic respiration in prokaryotes?
38 ATP
In which type of fermentation does pyruvic acid convert to ethyl alcohol and CO2?
Alcoholic fermentation
What is the final electron acceptor in aerobic respiration?
Oxygen
Which type of bacteria is capable of switching between aerobic respiration and anaerobic pathways?
Facultative anaerobic
What is the primary difference in energy production between aerobic and anaerobic bacteria?
The types of electron acceptors used
Which type of fermentation does not produce lactic acid?
Mixed acid fermentation
What is the primary difference between aerobic and anaerobic bacteria?
The presence of oxygen
In which process are carrier molecules used to transport electrons resulting in the formation of ATP?
Electron transport chain
What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of the final electron acceptor?
Aerobic respiration uses oxygen while anaerobic respiration uses inorganic molecules
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