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What is the primary purpose of oxidative phosphorylation?
What is the primary purpose of oxidative phosphorylation?
What is formed at the final stage of the electron transport chain?
What is formed at the final stage of the electron transport chain?
Which process utilizes the electrochemical gradient created by hydrogen ions?
Which process utilizes the electrochemical gradient created by hydrogen ions?
What is the significance of water availability in cellular respiration?
What is the significance of water availability in cellular respiration?
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What role do NADH and FADH2 play in oxidative phosphorylation?
What role do NADH and FADH2 play in oxidative phosphorylation?
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What happens to hydrogen ions (H+) during the electron transport chain?
What happens to hydrogen ions (H+) during the electron transport chain?
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Which internal condition is essential for efficient aerobic respiration?
Which internal condition is essential for efficient aerobic respiration?
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Which substrate is NOT necessary for the process of aerobic respiration?
Which substrate is NOT necessary for the process of aerobic respiration?
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Which factor does NOT affect the efficiency of aerobic respiration in plants?
Which factor does NOT affect the efficiency of aerobic respiration in plants?
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How does temperature influence plant respiration?
How does temperature influence plant respiration?
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What does lactic acid fermentation primarily produce?
What does lactic acid fermentation primarily produce?
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What is the first step of alcoholic fermentation?
What is the first step of alcoholic fermentation?
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In terms of energy production, what crucial role does oxygen play in respiration?
In terms of energy production, what crucial role does oxygen play in respiration?
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What is the initial product formed when glucose is split during glycolysis?
What is the initial product formed when glucose is split during glycolysis?
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What role do enzymes play in aerobic respiration?
What role do enzymes play in aerobic respiration?
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What is produced during the conversion of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate to pyruvate?
What is produced during the conversion of glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate to pyruvate?
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Why do root cells in waterlogged soil rely on alcoholic fermentation?
Why do root cells in waterlogged soil rely on alcoholic fermentation?
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What happens to pyruvate if oxygen is available?
What happens to pyruvate if oxygen is available?
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Which of the following is an industrial use of alcoholic fermentation?
Which of the following is an industrial use of alcoholic fermentation?
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What is the major function of acetyl CoA in cellular respiration?
What is the major function of acetyl CoA in cellular respiration?
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Where does the Krebs Cycle take place in eukaryotic cells?
Where does the Krebs Cycle take place in eukaryotic cells?
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Which of the following is a product of the Krebs Cycle?
Which of the following is a product of the Krebs Cycle?
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What is the starting compound of the Citric Acid Cycle?
What is the starting compound of the Citric Acid Cycle?
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What is produced by substrate-level phosphorylation during the Krebs Cycle?
What is produced by substrate-level phosphorylation during the Krebs Cycle?
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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
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Which of the following is NOT a pathway of cellular respiration?
Which of the following is NOT a pathway of cellular respiration?
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Which stage of aerobic respiration occurs in the cytoplasm?
Which stage of aerobic respiration occurs in the cytoplasm?
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What is produced during glycolysis?
What is produced during glycolysis?
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Which molecule enters the Krebs cycle after being formed from pyruvate?
Which molecule enters the Krebs cycle after being formed from pyruvate?
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What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?
What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?
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What does oxidative phosphorylation primarily involve?
What does oxidative phosphorylation primarily involve?
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In the process of aerobic respiration, which of the following is a waste product?
In the process of aerobic respiration, which of the following is a waste product?
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Study Notes
Cellular Respiration
- Cellular respiration is a set of metabolic reactions and processes that convert chemical energy from nutrients into ATP, releasing waste products. It occurs in all living organisms.
- Three main pathways govern cellular energy dynamics: Photorespiration, Fermentation, and Aerobic Respiration.
- Aerobic respiration converts chemical energy from nutrients into ATP. The formula is C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O.
Stages of Aerobic Respiration
- Glycolysis: Glucose is split into two pyruvate molecules (3-carbon molecules), producing 2 ATP and 2 NADH. This occurs in the cytoplasm.
- Transformation of Pyruvate into Acetyl-CoA: Pyruvate is converted into Acetyl CoA, releasing CO2. This occurs in the mitochondria.
- Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle): Acetyl CoA is fully oxidized, producing CO2, 2 ATP (or GTP), 6 NADH, and 2 FADH2. This occurs in the mitochondrial matrix.
- Oxidative Phosphorylation: Electrons from NADH and FADH2 move down the electron transport chain, generating a proton gradient. This gradient drives ATP synthesis through ATP synthase (chemiosmosis), producing a large amount of ATP. This occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Fermentation
- Fermentation occurs in the absence of oxygen.
- It regenerates NAD+ from NADH, allowing glycolysis to continue, producing a small amount of ATP.
- Two types:
- Alcoholic Fermentation: Pyruvate is converted to ethyl alcohol and CO2, used in producing bread, cakes, biscuits, vinegar production, and biofuels (ethanol).
- Lactic Acid Fermentation: Pyruvate is converted to lactate. Used in muscle cells during strenuous exercise when oxygen is limited, food preservation (e.g., yogurt, sauerkraut).
Photorespiration
- Photorespiration is a process in plants that occurs in the chloroplasts during photosynthesis, especially when oxygen levels are high and carbon dioxide levels are low. It involves the oxygenation of RuBP (ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate) instead of its usual carboxylation, which consumes energy without producing ATP or sugars. It is a wasteful side reaction.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of cellular respiration, a crucial process in all living organisms that converts nutrients into ATP. Participants will learn about the main pathways: Photorespiration, Fermentation, and Aerobic Respiration, along with the stages involved in aerobic respiration, including Glycolysis, Pyruvate Transformation, and the Krebs Cycle.
