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What happens to glucose during cellular respiration?

  • It is oxidized in a single explosive step.
  • It is used as a building block for DNA synthesis.
  • It is converted directly to ATP.
  • It is broken down in a series of steps, with electrons stripped at key points. (correct)

Why are hydrogen atoms usually passed first to an electron carrier like NAD+?

  • To allow the hydrogen atoms to be used for ATP synthesis.
  • To prevent the hydrogen atoms from reacting explosively with O2.
  • To convert the hydrogen atoms into a more stable form.
  • To facilitate their transfer to O2 for energy production. (correct)

What role does NAD+ play in cellular respiration?

  • It directly synthesizes ATP from glucose.
  • It acts as a structural component of mitochondria.
  • It catalyzes the breakdown of glucose.
  • It functions as an oxidizing agent and cycles between its oxidized and reduced forms. (correct)

What do enzymes called dehydrogenases do during cellular respiration?

<p>They remove a pair of hydrogen atoms from the substrate, thereby oxidizing it. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it inefficient for energy from a fuel to be released all at once?

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