16 Questions
What is the primary function of cellular respiration?
To break down glucose and make ATP using oxidative phosphorylation
Which process produces the most NADH molecules in cellular respiration?
Citric acid cycle
Where does the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA occur?
Mitochondrial matrix
What is the main function of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?
To pump H+ ions into the intermembrane space
What happens when oxygen is limited in cellular respiration?
ATP can only be produced by glycolysis supported by fermentation
Which part of cellular respiration involves substrate-level phosphorylation?
Glycolysis and Citric acid cycle
What is the role of ATP synthase in cellular respiration?
To produce ATP through chemiosmosis
Why is oxygen essential in cellular respiration?
As a final electron acceptor in oxidative phosphorylation
What is the primary role of fermentation in cellular respiration?
Recycle NADH back to NAD+ to keep glycolysis going
Which process occurs after deamination of amino acids?
Conversion into glucose
What is the main function of triglycerides in cellular respiration?
Produce acetyl-CoA
Which part of the cell is responsible for oxidative phosphorylation in cellular respiration?
Mitochondrial inner membrane
What is the role of the mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC) in ATP production?
Facilitate proton pumping for ATP synthesis
How do fatty acids contribute to ATP generation in cellular respiration?
Generate acetyl-CoA through beta-oxidation
Which cellular process requires the conversion of triglycerides into glycogen?
Glycogenesis
What is the main difference between investment and payoff phases in glycolysis?
Investment phase consumes ATP, while payoff phase generates ATP
Test your knowledge on cellular respiration processes, including glycolysis and pyruvate oxidation. Understand how glucose is broken down to produce ATP through substrate level and oxidative phosphorylation.
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