Cell Respiration Overview and Glycolysis
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Which of the following is NOT a product of glycolysis?

  • ATP
  • Pyruvate
  • NADH
  • FADH2 (correct)

    • What is the role of NAD+ in the process of glycolysis?

  • It serves as an electron donor.
  • It acts as a substrate for ATP synthesis.
  • It provides phosphates for ATP production.
  • It is reduced to NADH, carrying electrons and H+. (correct)

    • What is the purpose of adding phosphates during glycolysis?

  • To convert glucose into pyruvate.
  • To generate ATP through substrate-level phosphorylation. (correct)
  • To create a proton gradient.
  • To regenerate NAD+ for continuous operation.

    • How many molecules of ATP are generated during glycolysis?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial input needed to start the glycolysis process?

    <p>1 Sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first product formed when Acetyl-CoA combines with oxaloacetate in the Citric Acid Cycle?

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

    What type of molecule is produced when succinyl-CoA is processed into succinate?

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

    Which molecule is responsible for the oxidation of succinate into fumarate by stripping electrons away?

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

    What happens to α-ketoglutarate during the Citric Acid Cycle?

    <p>It loses a CO2 molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do NADH and FADH2 play following glycolysis and the Citric Acid Cycle?

    <p>They are used to deliver electrons to the electron transport chain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option is NOT considered a major event in cellular respiration?

    <p>The Calvin cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

    <p>To pump H+ ions into the intermembrane space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ATP molecules can be produced from one molecule of glucose during respiration?

    <p>32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during glycolysis?

    <p>A molecule of glucose is split into two molecules of pyruvic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes oxidative phosphorylation?

    <p>The pumping of H+ ions to create a gradient for ATP synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced when NADH and FADH2 are 'dumped' into the electron transport chain?

    <p>Energy used to pump H+ ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage can be considered a transitional step in cellular respiration?

    <p>Pyruvic acid oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is primarily located in the cytoplasm during cellular respiration?

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

    What is the primary function of the electron transport chain (ETC)?

    <p>Pump H+ ions into the intermembrane space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecules deliver electrons to the inner membrane of the mitochondria during the ETC?

    <p>NADH and FADH2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What creates the potential energy in the form of an electrochemical gradient in the ETC?

    <p>The pumping of H+ ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what stage of cellular respiration does the electron transport chain occur?

    <p>Electron transport chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ATP synthase in the process of oxidative phosphorylation?

    <p>To synthesize ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one incorrect statement about the electron transport chain?

    <p>It generates ATP directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the energy released in the electron transport chain primarily facilitate ATP production?

    <p>By creating a proton motive force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'proton motive force'?

    <p>The potential energy created by the concentration gradient of protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to pyruvate in the presence of oxygen?

    <p>It enters the mitochondrion for oxidation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of acetyl-CoA in cellular respiration?

    <p>To link glycolysis to the citric acid cycle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reaction that occurs during the priming of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA?

    <p>Formation of ATP from ADP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs if there is no oxygen present for pyruvate?

    <p>Pyruvate enters a fermentation pathway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is released during the oxidation of pyruvate?

    <p>Carbon dioxide (CO2).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of NAD+ in the process of glycolysis and pyruvate conversion?

    <p>It is reduced to NADH during glycolysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial step for pyruvate before entering the citric acid cycle?

    <p>Conversion to acetyl-CoA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the multienzyme complex in the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA?

    <p>To facilitate multiple reactions necessary for conversion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cell Respiration Overview

    • Cell respiration is the process of breaking down glucose to extract energy for cells.
    • There are three main stages of cell respiration: glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and electron transport.
    • Cellular respiration can be summarized in four stages:
      • Glycolysis
      • Pyruvate oxidation
      • Citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle)
      • Electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation
    • The Calvin cycle is not a stage of cell respiration (it is part of photosynthesis).

    Glycolysis

    • Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell.
    • Glycolysis breaks down glucose (a 6-carbon sugar) into two pyruvate molecules (3-carbon molecules).
    • In the process, 2 ATP molecules are used, and 4 ATP molecules are produced, generating a net gain of 2 ATP molecules.
    • 2 NADH molecules are also produced, which will carry energy for the ETC.

    Pyruvate Oxidation

    • Pyruvate is transported into the mitochondria and converted into acetyl-CoA.
    • In the process, CO2 is released, and NAD+ is reduced to NADH.
    • Electron transport chain

    Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs Cycle)

    • The citric acid cycle takes place in the matrix of the mitochondria.
    • Acetyl-CoA combines with oxaloacetate to begin the cycle.
    • The cycle produces:
      • 2 CO2
      • 3 NADH
      • 1 FADH2
      • 1 ATP
    • The oxaloacetate regenerates at the end of the cycle so the cycle can continue.

    Electron Transport Chain

    • The electron transport chain takes place on the inner mitochondrial membrane.
    • Electrons from NADH and FADH2 are passed down a chain of protein pumps.
    • This pumping of electrons across the membrane builds a proton gradient.
    • The energy stored in the proton gradient is used to generate ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.

    Oxidative Phosphorylation

    • This is the process of using the proton gradient produced during the electron transport chain to generate ATP.
    • ATP synthase acts as a turbine that uses the movement of protons to produce ATP.
    • ATP synthase rotates to phosphorylate ADP to ATP.
    • The final electron acceptor in the chain is oxygen.

    Total ATP Yield

    • The total ATP yield from the complete oxidation of glucose:
      • Glycolysis (2 ATP)
      • Citric acid cycle (2 ATP)
      • Electron transport chain (28 ATP)
    • The exact number of ATP molecules produced can vary depending on the specific conditions within the cell.

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    This quiz covers the process of cell respiration, focusing on its stages such as glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain. Gain a deeper understanding of how glucose is broken down to extract energy for cellular functions. Test your knowledge on the differences between cellular respiration and photosynthesis.

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