18 Questions
In which step of cellular respiration does the formation of FADH2 occur?
Krebs Cycle
How many molecules of ATP are generated from glycolysis?
2 ATP
Which process releases CO2 as a byproduct?
Pryuvate Oxidation
What compound is formed when pyruvate is converted to ethanol during alcohol fermentation?
CO2
Which molecule combines with acetyl-CoA to form citrate in the Krebs Cycle?
Oxaloacetate
Where do electron carriers drop off electrons to generate ATP in cellular respiration?
Intermembrane Space
Which molecule in the TCA Cycle contributes directly to the formation of ATP?
FADH2
In cellular respiration, what is the primary role of CO2 release?
To remove waste
Which stage of cellular respiration directly involves the production of 2 ATP?
Glycolysis
What compound is formed by the combination of oxaloacetate and acetyl-CoA at the beginning of the TCA Cycle?
Citrate
Which molecule directly interacts with cytochrome oxidase in the Electron Transport Chain to produce water?
FADH2
During chemiosmosis, the energy released as electrons move through the E.T.C. is primarily used for what purpose?
To pump protons (H+) to the intermembrane space
What is the key role of FADH2 in the process of ATP formation through oxidative phosphorylation?
Generates a greater amount of ATP compared to NADH
What is the total ATP yield per glucose molecule produced during oxidative phosphorylation?
36 ATP
What is the fate of the electrons when there is no oxygen available as the final electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain?
They back up the Electron Transport Chain
Which molecule serves as a precursor for the generation of oxaloacetate in cellular respiration?
Succinate
What happens if cyanide inhibits the enzyme cytochrome oxidase during cellular respiration?
Electrons stop flowing through the ETC
How does ATP production occur in chemiosmosis during oxidative phosphorylation?
Movement of protons through ATP synthase generates ATP
Test your knowledge on cellular respiration processes such as Glycolysis, Pyruvate Oxidation, TCA Cycle, Electron Transport Chain, and Chemiosmosis. Learn about the ATP and NADH produced at each stage and the structure of the Electron Transport Chain.
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