Ch 6: Cellular respiration
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Where does glycolysis take place?

  • Cytoplasm (correct)
  • Nucleus
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • Mitochondria
  • What is the primary goal of cellular respiration?

  • Convert glucose into proteins
  • Produce carbon dioxide
  • Produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP) (correct)
  • Create water molecules
  • Which stage of respiration converts glucose into two molecules of pyruvate?

  • Oxidative Phosphorylation
  • Krebs Cycle
  • Glycolysis (correct)
  • Anaerobic Respiration
  • What is the net gain of ATP molecules from one molecule of glucose in glycolysis?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of respiration involves the Krebs Cycle?

    <p>Aerobic Respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of oxidative phosphorylation in aerobic respiration?

    <p>Produce ATP using electron transport chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is NOT produced during glycolysis?

    <p>FADH2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Krebs Cycle take place?

    <p>Mitochondrial Matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the starting molecule for the Krebs Cycle?

    <p>Pyruvate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is fully oxidized to carbon dioxide in the Krebs Cycle?

    <p>Acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ATP molecules are produced per glucose molecule in the Krebs Cycle?

    <p>2 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does Oxidative Phosphorylation take place?

    <p>Inner Mitochondrial Membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the synthesis of ATP in Oxidative Phosphorylation?

    <p>Proton Gradient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many ATP molecules are approximately obtained from Oxidative Phosphorylation?

    <p>34 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total ATP yield per glucose molecule in aerobic respiration?

    <p>38 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of cellular respiration converts glucose into pyruvate?

    <p>Glycolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which cellular component does glycolysis occur?

    <p>Cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary product of the Krebs Cycle?

    <p>CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of aerobic respiration requires oxygen?

    <p>Oxidative Phosphorylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of oxidative phosphorylation in cellular respiration?

    <p>Generates the majority of ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecules are produced during glycolysis?

    <p>Pyruvate and NADH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does oxidative phosphorylation take place in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What molecules enter the Krebs Cycle after being oxidized from glycolysis?

    <p>Pyruvate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In oxidative phosphorylation, what is the role of redox reactions?

    <p>Pump electrons across the mitochondrial membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

    <p>Transfer electrons to oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During cellular respiration, what drives the synthesis of ATP?

    <p>Proton gradient across the mitochondrial membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the efficiency of aerobic respiration compared to anaerobic processes?

    <p>Efficiency of aerobic respiration is higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total ATP yield per glucose molecule after completing both the Krebs Cycle and Oxidative Phosphorylation?

    <p>38 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the cell houses the electron transport chain during oxidative phosphorylation?

    <p>Inner Mitochondrial Membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final product when acetyl CoA is fully oxidized in the Krebs Cycle?

    <p>Carbon Dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net gain of NADH molecules from one molecule of glucose in glycolysis?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where specifically does the Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle) occur within the cell?

    <p>Mitochondrial matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the conversion of one molecule of glucose into two molecules of pyruvate?

    <p>Glycolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During cellular respiration, what is the primary function of converting biochemical energy from nutrients?

    <p>Release of ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of ATP molecules produced from one molecule of glucose after completing both the Krebs Cycle and Oxidative Phosphorylation?

    <p>36-38</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of aerobic respiration is known for producing the most ATP molecules from one molecule of glucose?

    <p>Oxidative Phosphorylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the process of oxidative phosphorylation primarily occur within the cell?

    <p>Mitochondrial inner membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of NADH in cellular respiration?

    <p>Accepting electrons in the Krebs cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the cell membrane is responsible for creating a proton gradient during oxidative phosphorylation?

    <p>Inner Mitochondrial Membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of FADH2 in cellular respiration?

    <p>Donating electrons in oxidative phosphorylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does chemiosmosis occur in cellular respiration?

    <p>Intermembrane Space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the relationship between glycolysis and the Krebs cycle?

    <p>The products of glycolysis directly enter the Krebs cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During cellular respiration, where are high-energy electrons carried by NADH and FADH2 ultimately used?

    <p>In redox reactions of the electron transport chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of ATP synthase in cellular respiration?

    <p>To catalyze the synthesis of ATP from ADP and Pi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the relationship between aerobic respiration and anaerobic processes?

    <p>Aerobic respiration yields more energy per glucose molecule than anaerobic processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total ATP yield per glucose molecule in aerobic respiration?

    <p>38 ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the energy released during redox reactions in the electron transport chain drive the pumping of protons?

    <p>Into the intermembrane space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Krebs cycle in cellular respiration?

    <p>Oxidizing pyruvate to acetyl CoA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does chemiosmosis occur in oxidative phosphorylation?

    <p>In the mitochondrial intermembrane space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the electron transport chain during cellular respiration?

    <p>Proton pumping</p> Signup and view all the answers

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