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What is the definition of catabolism?
What is the definition of catabolism?
- The process of synthesizing larger molecules from smaller ones.
- The process of breaking down large nutrient molecules into smaller molecules with the concurrent production of energy. (correct)
- The sum of all chemical reactions involved in maintaining the dynamic state of a cell or organism.
- A series of biochemical reactions.
Which process involves the conversion of glucose to Pyruvic Acid?
Which process involves the conversion of glucose to Pyruvic Acid?
- Glycolysis (correct)
- Krebs cycle
- The citric acid cycle
- Electron transport chain
What is the function of NAD+/NADH in cellular metabolism?
What is the function of NAD+/NADH in cellular metabolism?
- Transfer of electrons in biological oxidation-reduction reactions (correct)
- Storage and transfer of phosphate groups
- Transfer of acetyl groups
- Synthesis of larger molecules
Which compound is considered the most important in the transfer of phosphate groups in metabolism?
Which compound is considered the most important in the transfer of phosphate groups in metabolism?
What does Coenzyme A (CoA) primarily facilitate the transfer of in metabolism?
What does Coenzyme A (CoA) primarily facilitate the transfer of in metabolism?
In which process are two phosphoric anhydride bonds and one phosphoric ester bond found?
In which process are two phosphoric anhydride bonds and one phosphoric ester bond found?
Which molecule is oxidized in step 7 of the citric acid cycle?
Which molecule is oxidized in step 7 of the citric acid cycle?
Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of succinyl CoA in the citric acid cycle?
Which enzyme catalyzes the formation of succinyl CoA in the citric acid cycle?
What molecule is produced by the oxidation of succinate in the citric acid cycle?
What molecule is produced by the oxidation of succinate in the citric acid cycle?
What is the product when a phosphate group is transferred to ADP in the citric acid cycle?
What is the product when a phosphate group is transferred to ADP in the citric acid cycle?
Which compound is regenerated in the last step of the citric acid cycle?
Which compound is regenerated in the last step of the citric acid cycle?
Where is the enzyme that carries out the oxidation of succinate to fumarate located?
Where is the enzyme that carries out the oxidation of succinate to fumarate located?
What is the function of acetyl CoA in cellular respiration?
What is the function of acetyl CoA in cellular respiration?
Which molecule is produced by the oxidation of the two-carbon molecule in pyruvate?
Which molecule is produced by the oxidation of the two-carbon molecule in pyruvate?
Where does the Krebs Cycle (TCA cycle) occur within the cell?
Where does the Krebs Cycle (TCA cycle) occur within the cell?
What is the main purpose of the Krebs Cycle in cellular respiration?
What is the main purpose of the Krebs Cycle in cellular respiration?
In the context of cellular respiration, what role does Coenzyme A (CoA) play?
In the context of cellular respiration, what role does Coenzyme A (CoA) play?
Which molecule is not directly involved in the production of ATP in the TCA cycle?
Which molecule is not directly involved in the production of ATP in the TCA cycle?
What is the role of NAD+ in cellular respiration?
What is the role of NAD+ in cellular respiration?
Which molecule is reduced to NADH?
Which molecule is reduced to NADH?
What is the function of Coenzyme A in cellular respiration?
What is the function of Coenzyme A in cellular respiration?
Where does glycolysis occur in eukaryotic cells?
Where does glycolysis occur in eukaryotic cells?
What is the net gain of ATP molecules from glycolysis?
What is the net gain of ATP molecules from glycolysis?
What is the main function of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?
What is the main function of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?
Which protein complex in the electron transport chain is responsible for pumping four hydrogen ions across the membrane?
Which protein complex in the electron transport chain is responsible for pumping four hydrogen ions across the membrane?
What is the role of flavin mononucleotide (FMN) in the electron transport chain?
What is the role of flavin mononucleotide (FMN) in the electron transport chain?
Where specifically does the electron transport chain take place within the cell?
Where specifically does the electron transport chain take place within the cell?
Which molecule is directly received by Complex II in the electron transport chain?
Which molecule is directly received by Complex II in the electron transport chain?
What is a prosthetic group in the context of the electron transport chain?
What is a prosthetic group in the context of the electron transport chain?
