10 Questions
What is the definition of a calorie?
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit
What is the purpose of the Krebs Cycle in cellular respiration?
To extract energy from the breakdown of pyruvic acid in a series of energy-extracting reactions
What is the role of NAD+ in glycolysis?
NAD+ is a coenzyme that is involved in the oxidation of glucose to pyruvic acid
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration?
Both a and b are correct
What is the purpose of the matrix in the mitochondrion?
The matrix is the innermost compartment of the mitochondrion
Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of the Krebs Cycle in cellular respiration?
It directly oxidizes glucose to release energy
Suppose a cell is undergoing fermentation due to a lack of oxygen. Which of the following electron carriers would NOT be involved in this process?
NADP+
Which of the following statements about the relationship between cellular respiration and the calorie is INCORRECT?
The calorie is a unit of energy, while cellular respiration is the process of releasing that energy from food molecules
Suppose a cell is undergoing aerobic cellular respiration. Which of the following processes would NOT be occurring within the mitochondrial matrix?
Glycolysis
If a cell is unable to perform aerobic cellular respiration due to a lack of oxygen, which of the following statements about the cell's energy production would be MOST accurate?
The cell will switch to anaerobic respiration, producing lactic acid as a byproduct
Test your knowledge on cellular respiration, aerobic and anaerobic processes, glycolysis, and energy production through NAD+ in this quiz.
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