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What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
- To convert chemical energy from nutrients into ATP (correct)
- To break down ATP into nutrients
- To release waste products
- To produce biological fuels
In which organisms does cellular respiration occur?
In which organisms does cellular respiration occur?
- In all living organisms (correct)
- Only in aerobic organisms
- Only in animals
- Only in plants
What are the two types of respiration mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of respiration mentioned in the text?
- Metabolic and biochemical
- Aerobic and anaerobic (correct)
- Catabolic and anabolic
- Oxidation and reduction
What is the most common oxidizing agent involved in cellular respiration?
What is the most common oxidizing agent involved in cellular respiration?
Which molecules are commonly used by animal and plant cells in respiration?
Which molecules are commonly used by animal and plant cells in respiration?
What type of reactions are involved in cellular respiration?
What type of reactions are involved in cellular respiration?
What is the preferred method of pyruvate production in glycolysis?
What is the preferred method of pyruvate production in glycolysis?
Where do the post-glycolytic reactions take place in eukaryotic cells?
Where do the post-glycolytic reactions take place in eukaryotic cells?
What are the products of aerobic respiration?
What are the products of aerobic respiration?
What is the role of ATP synthase in aerobic respiration?
What is the role of ATP synthase in aerobic respiration?
What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain during aerobic respiration?
What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain during aerobic respiration?
Which process is up to 15 times more efficient than anaerobic metabolism?
Which process is up to 15 times more efficient than anaerobic metabolism?
What is the main function of oxidative phosphorylation in aerobic respiration?
What is the main function of oxidative phosphorylation in aerobic respiration?
How many ATP molecules can be made per oxidized glucose molecule during cellular respiration according to biology textbooks?
How many ATP molecules can be made per oxidized glucose molecule during cellular respiration according to biology textbooks?
Where do the post-glycolytic reactions take place in prokaryotic cells?
Where do the post-glycolytic reactions take place in prokaryotic cells?
What is the role of NADH and FADH2 in aerobic cellular respiration?
What is the role of NADH and FADH2 in aerobic cellular respiration?
