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How many ATP molecules are gained during aerobic respiration of one molecule of glucose?
How many ATP molecules are gained during aerobic respiration of one molecule of glucose?
In fermentation, how many molecules of ATP are gained for each molecule of glucose degraded to pyruvic acid?
In fermentation, how many molecules of ATP are gained for each molecule of glucose degraded to pyruvic acid?
What is the fate of glucose in the respiratory pathway?
What is the fate of glucose in the respiratory pathway?
Which pathway involves the complete degradation of glucose to CO2 and H2O?
Which pathway involves the complete degradation of glucose to CO2 and H2O?
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During which process is NADH oxidised to NAD+ rather slowly?
During which process is NADH oxidised to NAD+ rather slowly?
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What is the main difference in ATP generation between fermentation and aerobic respiration?
What is the main difference in ATP generation between fermentation and aerobic respiration?
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Which substrate needs to be broken down into glycerol and fatty acids before entering the respiratory pathway?
Which substrate needs to be broken down into glycerol and fatty acids before entering the respiratory pathway?
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Glucose is the favoured substrate for which process?
Glucose is the favoured substrate for which process?
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Glycerol would enter the respiratory pathway after being converted to what compound?
Glycerol would enter the respiratory pathway after being converted to what compound?
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NADH oxidation is more vigorous in which process compared to fermentation?
NADH oxidation is more vigorous in which process compared to fermentation?
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