13 Questions
What is the primary function of cellular respiration?
To convert energy from glucose into ATP
Where does aerobic respiration occur in the cell?
In the mitochondria
What is the byproduct of anaerobic respiration?
Lactic acid
What is the purpose of the Krebs cycle in cellular respiration?
To break down acetyl-coA into carbon dioxide
How many ATP molecules are produced from one glucose molecule during cellular respiration?
32 ATP
What is the importance of ATP in cellular reactions?
To provide energy for reactions that require an energy input
What is the primary location of glycolysis in cellular respiration?
Cytoplasm
What is the end product of the breakdown of acetyl-coA in the Krebs cycle?
Carbon dioxide
What is the energy currency of the cell that is produced during cellular respiration?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of energy release?
Aerobic respiration releases more energy and occurs slowly.
During which stage of cellular respiration does oxidative phosphorylation occur?
The electron transport chain
What is the 3-carbon compound produced during glycolysis?
Pyruvate
What is the advantage of aerobic respiration over anaerobic respiration?
Aerobic respiration releases more energy and occurs slowly.
Test your understanding of cellular respiration, a process that converts glucose into ATP, and the Krebs cycle, a key stage in this process. Learn about the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration, including their reactants, products, and energy yields.
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