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In which cellular compartment does photophosphorylation occur?
In which cellular compartment does photophosphorylation occur?
NAD+ is a reducing agent, meaning it accepts electrons from other molecules.
NAD+ is a reducing agent, meaning it accepts electrons from other molecules.
False (B)
What is the main function of NAD+ in cellular metabolism?
What is the main function of NAD+ in cellular metabolism?
Electron transfer
NADH can pass the hydrogen atom to ______ in the cytoplasm to form lactate during lactate fermentation.
NADH can pass the hydrogen atom to ______ in the cytoplasm to form lactate during lactate fermentation.
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Match the following processes with their corresponding products:
Match the following processes with their corresponding products:
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Which of the following is NOT an electron carrier used in cellular energy processes?
Which of the following is NOT an electron carrier used in cellular energy processes?
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During respiration, the final electron acceptor is carbon dioxide.
During respiration, the final electron acceptor is carbon dioxide.
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What is the name of the molecule that serves as the energy currency of the cell?
What is the name of the molecule that serves as the energy currency of the cell?
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The process of photosynthesis uses light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into ______ and oxygen.
The process of photosynthesis uses light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into ______ and oxygen.
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Match the following processes with their respective final electron acceptors:
Match the following processes with their respective final electron acceptors:
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Which of the following processes releases energy?
Which of the following processes releases energy?
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In photosynthesis, the oxidation of water provides electrons for the reduction of carbon dioxide.
In photosynthesis, the oxidation of water provides electrons for the reduction of carbon dioxide.
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What are the two main types of energy harvesting processes in cells?
What are the two main types of energy harvesting processes in cells?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of ATP?
Which of the following is NOT a function of ATP?
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ATP synthesis primarily occurs through the transfer of a phosphate group from ATP to ADP.
ATP synthesis primarily occurs through the transfer of a phosphate group from ATP to ADP.
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Name the enzyme responsible for the production of ATP in the cell.
Name the enzyme responsible for the production of ATP in the cell.
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The process of adding a phosphate group to a molecule is called ______.
The process of adding a phosphate group to a molecule is called ______.
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Match the following types of phosphorylation with their respective descriptions:
Match the following types of phosphorylation with their respective descriptions:
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Which of the following molecules is the product of ATP hydrolysis?
Which of the following molecules is the product of ATP hydrolysis?
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Phosphorylation can either activate or inhibit an enzyme, depending on the specific enzyme and its phosphorylation site.
Phosphorylation can either activate or inhibit an enzyme, depending on the specific enzyme and its phosphorylation site.
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What is the primary source of energy released during ATP hydrolysis?
What is the primary source of energy released during ATP hydrolysis?
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Which of the following molecules is the end product of glycolysis?
Which of the following molecules is the end product of glycolysis?
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Glycolysis requires oxygen to occur.
Glycolysis requires oxygen to occur.
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What is the net gain of ATP produced during glycolysis?
What is the net gain of ATP produced during glycolysis?
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The transfer of a phosphate group from PEP to ADP is an example of ______.
The transfer of a phosphate group from PEP to ADP is an example of ______.
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Match the following molecules with their corresponding role in glycolysis:
Match the following molecules with their corresponding role in glycolysis:
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In the energy investment phase of glycolysis, how many ATP molecules are used?
In the energy investment phase of glycolysis, how many ATP molecules are used?
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The citric acid cycle is a part of the energy payoff phase of glycolysis.
The citric acid cycle is a part of the energy payoff phase of glycolysis.
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What is the name of the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to lactate in anaerobic conditions?
What is the name of the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to lactate in anaerobic conditions?
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During aerobic respiration, pyruvate is converted to ______ which enters the citric acid cycle.
During aerobic respiration, pyruvate is converted to ______ which enters the citric acid cycle.
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Match the following terms with their corresponding roles or products in glycolysis:
Match the following terms with their corresponding roles or products in glycolysis:
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In anaerobic conditions, yeast converts pyruvate to ______ and then to ______ through alcoholic fermentation.
In anaerobic conditions, yeast converts pyruvate to ______ and then to ______ through alcoholic fermentation.
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The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA occurs in the cytoplasm.
The conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA occurs in the cytoplasm.
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What is the primary function of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex?
What is the primary function of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex?
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What is the name of the coenzyme that combines with acetate to form acetyl CoA?
What is the name of the coenzyme that combines with acetate to form acetyl CoA?
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Match the following molecules with their respective roles in glycolysis and pyruvate oxidation:
Match the following molecules with their respective roles in glycolysis and pyruvate oxidation:
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Flashcards
Electron Carriers
Electron Carriers
Molecules that transport electrons during cellular processes.
NADP+ to NADPH
NADP+ to NADPH
Conversion that occurs in photosynthesis, storing energy.
NAD+ to NADH
NAD+ to NADH
Conversion that occurs in respiration, capturing energy.
Final Electron Acceptor
Final Electron Acceptor
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Oxidation
Oxidation
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Reduction
Reduction
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ATP
ATP
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Methane Combustion
Methane Combustion
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Photophosphorylation
Photophosphorylation
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ATP Synthase
ATP Synthase
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NAD+
NAD+
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NADH
NADH
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Hydrolysis of ATP
Hydrolysis of ATP
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Phosphorylation
Phosphorylation
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Dehydrogenation
Dehydrogenation
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Lactate Fermentation
Lactate Fermentation
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Protein Kinases
Protein Kinases
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Dephosphorylation
Dephosphorylation
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Substrate Level Phosphorylation
Substrate Level Phosphorylation
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Oxidative Phosphorylation
Oxidative Phosphorylation
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Last reaction of glycolysis
Last reaction of glycolysis
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Net gain of ATP in glycolysis
Net gain of ATP in glycolysis
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Energy investment phase
Energy investment phase
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Energy payoff phase
Energy payoff phase
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NADH production in glycolysis
NADH production in glycolysis
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End product of glycolysis
End product of glycolysis
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Pyruvate oxidation in aerobic conditions
Pyruvate oxidation in aerobic conditions
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Glycolysis
Glycolysis
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Net ATP gain in glycolysis
Net ATP gain in glycolysis
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Fate of pyruvate under aerobic conditions
Fate of pyruvate under aerobic conditions
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Fate of pyruvate under anaerobic conditions
Fate of pyruvate under anaerobic conditions
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Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
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Pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH)
Pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH)
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Anaerobic Glycolysis
Anaerobic Glycolysis
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Alcoholic Fermentation
Alcoholic Fermentation
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Pyruvate Decarboxylase
Pyruvate Decarboxylase
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Link Reaction
Link Reaction
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Acetyl CoA
Acetyl CoA
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Active Transport of Pyruvate
Active Transport of Pyruvate
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Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex
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Study Notes
Respiration
- Living organisms obtain energy through respiration.
- Respiration is a process of gaseous exchange, occurring at the respiratory surface.
- Cellular respiration is a sequence of enzyme-controlled biochemical reactions that involve the breakdown of complex molecules. This process releases energy in the form of heat and potential energy which is used to produce ATP.
Cellular Respiration
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Metabolic pathways are sequences of reactions.
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Different metabolic pathways have different types of reaction sequences.
- Linear pathways: reactions proceed in a straight line, such as A -> B -> C -> D -> E.
- Cyclic pathways: reactions form a cycle, with the starting compound being regenerated at the end.
- Branched pathways: reactions diverge into several pathways.
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Respiration can be either aerobic (with oxygen) or anaerobic (without oxygen).
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The equation for aerobic respiration is: C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + ATP.
Cellular Energy Harvest
- Cells harvest energy by shifting electrons from one molecule to another.
- Aerobic respiration: final electron acceptor is oxygen.
- Anaerobic respiration: final electron acceptor is an inorganic molecule other than oxygen.
- Fermentation: final electron acceptor is an organic molecule.
- Energy carriers:
- Pi (inorganic phosphate)
- ATP
- Electron carriers: NAD+, FAD
Electron Carriers
- Photosynthesis: NADP+ + H→ NADPH
- Respiration:
- NAD+ + H → NADH
- FAD+ + 2H → FADH₂
Final Electron Acceptor
- Photosynthesis: CO₂ + H₂O → (CH₂O)ₙ + O₂
- Respiration (Aerobic): ½ O₂ + H⁺ → H₂O
ATP
- Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency of the cell.
- ATP is used to drive cellular work, including movement and endergonic reactions.
- ATP acts as a temporary energy store. Hydrolysis of ATP yields ADP and Pi, and releases 30.6 kJ of energy per mole of ATP.
Phosphorylation
- Production of ATP = phosphorylation (adding a phosphate group).
- Occurs commonly by transferring phosphate from ATP to serine, threonine, or tyrosine residues in a protein.
- Enzymes that catalyze the phosphorylation of other proteins are called protein kinases.
- Dephosphorylation: removing a phosphate group (reversal of phosphorylation).
- Enzymes that catalyze this are called protein phosphatases.
Substrate-level Phosphorylation
- A phosphate group is transferred directly from a phosphorylated compound to ADP.
Oxidative Phosphorylation
- Involves chemiosmosis and occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
- Produces the majority of ATP during cellular respiration.
Photophosphorylation
- Occurs during the light-dependent reactions in the thylakoid membrane.
NAD⁺ & NADH
- Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD⁺) is a coenzyme found in all living cells.
- NAD⁺ and NADH are involved in redox reactions, transferring electrons.
FAD & FADH₂
- Flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) is a redox cofactor essential for cellular respiration.
- FAD accepts two electrons and two protons to become FADH₂.
Glycolysis (Stage I)
- Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway that converts glucose into two molecules of pyruvate.
- It occurs in the cytoplasm and does not require oxygen.
- Ten reactions comprise the pathway, producing two molecules of ATP and two molecules of NADH.
Oxidation of Pyruvate (Stage II)
- Pyruvate is transported into the mitochondria.
- Decarboxylation: loss of CO₂ from pyruvate.
- Oxidation: transfer of electrons from pyruvate to NAD+, forming NADH.
- Pyruvate combines with coenzyme A (CoA) to create acetyl CoA.
- Summary: 2 pyruvate + 2 CoA + 2 NAD⁺ → 2 acetyl CoA + 2 CO₂ + 2 NADH + 2 H⁺
Krebs Cycle (Stage III)
- Acetyl CoA enters the Krebs cycle.
- A series of eight enzyme-catalyzed reactions in the mitochondrial matrix.
- CO₂ is released, ATP is produced, and electrons are transferred to NADH and FADH₂.
- A crucial part of aerobic respiration.
Electron Transport Chain (Stage IV)
- NADH and FADH₂ donate electrons to the electron transport chain.
- Electrons are passed along a series of carrier molecules, with energy released used to pump protons (H⁺) across the membrane.
- Chemiosmosis: energy from the proton gradient used to produce ATP, via ATP synthase.
- Oxygen is the final electron acceptor, producing water.
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Test your knowledge on cellular metabolism and energy processes with this quiz. From photophosphorylation to electron carriers, challenge yourself with questions that cover key concepts in cellular energy. Explore how molecules like NAD+ and NADH function in metabolic pathways.