10 Questions
What is the primary function of cellular respiration?
To provide energy for cellular activities through the breakdown of organic substances
Which of the following statements about the three stages of cellular respiration is false?
The overall reaction of cellular respiration is $C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 ightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O$
Which of the following is the main source of energy for the body?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Which of the following statements about the relationship between aerobic and anaerobic respiration is correct?
Aerobic respiration is more efficient than anaerobic respiration, but anaerobic respiration can occur under certain conditions
What is the primary purpose of the glycolysis stage of cellular respiration?
To capture the energy released during the breakdown of glucose in the form of ATP
In which cellular compartment does the Krebs cycle take place in prokaryotes?
Cytoplasm
Which of the following is NOT a product of the Krebs cycle?
4 ATP molecules
What is the name of the process that occurs before the Krebs cycle, involving the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA?
Pyruvate oxidation
How many ATP molecules are produced directly from the Krebs cycle?
2
In the electron transport chain, what is the final electron acceptor that combines with electrons to form water?
Oxygen
Learn about the three-stage metabolic process of cellular respiration that breaks down glucose to form energy, storing it in ATP for cell functions. Explore how bioenergy is harvested from organic substances in this essential cell energy production pathway.
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