Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

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What is another name for the Krebs cycle?

Photosynthesis

Glycolysis

Cellular respiration

Citric acid cycle (correct)

Which process is directly related to the Krebs cycle?

Photosynthesis

Cellular respiration (correct)

Glycolysis

Protein synthesis

How does a bulk molecule enter through the phospholipid bilayer?

Through a protein channel

By active transport

By passive transport

The question doesn't provide enough information (correct)

What is the primary function of the Krebs cycle?

To generate ATP Signup and view all the answers

Which process is NOT directly related to the Krebs cycle?

Protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a coenzyme?

To catalyze biochemical reactions Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a coenzyme from a cofactor?

The bond it forms with the enzyme Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following molecules is NOT a coenzyme?

Fructose Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of oxygen in relation to coenzymes?

It is not directly involved in coenzyme function Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between glucose and coenzymes?

Glucose is a reactant that requires coenzymes for its metabolism Signup and view all the answers

What type of molecules are attachment proteins?

Proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of receptors?

To receive and respond to signals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of transport process that utilizes the Golgi apparatus?

Facilitated diffusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of passive transport?

To move molecules down their concentration gradient Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of enzymes in transport processes?

To break down molecules Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of endocytosis?

Exocytosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in transport processes?

To modify and package proteins Signup and view all the answers

Which process requires energy to move molecules against their concentration gradient?

Active transport Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which a cell releases molecules?

Exocytosis Signup and view all the answers

Which gases are transported by the mentioned mechanisms?

O2 and CO2 Signup and view all the answers

What can disrupt the structure of the phospholipid bilayer?

The presence of triglycerides Signup and view all the answers

What type of fatty acid is more likely to wedge into the phospholipid bilayer?

Saturated fatty acids Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the phospholipid bilayer that can be disrupted by the presence of triglycerides?

Fatty acid tails Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the presence of triglycerides in the phospholipid bilayer?

Decreased fluidity of the membrane Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of fatty acids that makes them more likely to wedge into the phospholipid bilayer?

Straight tails Signup and view all the answers