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What is the main purpose of the Citric acid cycle?
What is the main purpose of the Citric acid cycle?
- Produce ATP via oxidative phosphorylation
- Synthesize amino acids directly
- Generate oxygen for the cell
- Complete the extraction of energy from glucose (correct)
Which process requires oxygen and is considered an aerobic process?
Which process requires oxygen and is considered an aerobic process?
- Electron Transport Chain (correct)
- Fatty acid synthesis
- Chemiosmosis
- Gluconeogenesis
What is the final electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain?
What is the final electron acceptor in the Electron Transport Chain?
- FADH2
- Oxygen (correct)
- NADH
- ADP
Which molecule is used in substrate phosphorylation to generate ATP directly?
Which molecule is used in substrate phosphorylation to generate ATP directly?
What happens in chemiosmosis during cellular respiration?
What happens in chemiosmosis during cellular respiration?
During which step of cellular respiration are H+ ions pumped into the intermembrane space?
During which step of cellular respiration are H+ ions pumped into the intermembrane space?
What is the final electron acceptor in cellular respiration?
What is the final electron acceptor in cellular respiration?
What is the role of the ATP synthase turbine in cellular respiration?
What is the role of the ATP synthase turbine in cellular respiration?
Which process in cellular respiration is described as more efficient than substrate phosphorylation?
Which process in cellular respiration is described as more efficient than substrate phosphorylation?
What happens when cyanide blocks the passage of electrons to oxygen?
What happens when cyanide blocks the passage of electrons to oxygen?
What is the main purpose of the electron transport chain (ETC) in cellular respiration?
What is the main purpose of the electron transport chain (ETC) in cellular respiration?
How many ATP molecules are typically produced per glucose molecule during cellular respiration?
How many ATP molecules are typically produced per glucose molecule during cellular respiration?
What is the main function of insulin?
What is the main function of insulin?
Which enzyme is considered the 'gate-keeper' for glycolysis?
Which enzyme is considered the 'gate-keeper' for glycolysis?
What stimulates the breakdown of glycogen to increase blood sugar levels?
What stimulates the breakdown of glycogen to increase blood sugar levels?
When does AMP accumulate?
When does AMP accumulate?
What can generate ATP apart from glucose in cellular respiration?
What can generate ATP apart from glucose in cellular respiration?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
Which of the following is a symptom of hypoglycemia?
Where does glycolysis occur?
Where does glycolysis occur?
How many ATP molecules are produced during glycolysis?
How many ATP molecules are produced during glycolysis?
Where does pyruvate oxidation occur?
Where does pyruvate oxidation occur?
What is produced during pyruvate oxidation?
What is produced during pyruvate oxidation?
Which of the following is not produced during the citric acid cycle?
Which of the following is not produced during the citric acid cycle?
What is the role of NADH and FADH2 in cellular respiration?
What is the role of NADH and FADH2 in cellular respiration?
What is the primary cause of diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary cause of diabetes mellitus?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by the destruction of pancreatic beta cells?
Which type of diabetes is characterized by the destruction of pancreatic beta cells?
What is the approximate percentage of diabetics who have Type 2 diabetes?
What is the approximate percentage of diabetics who have Type 2 diabetes?
What is the typical age of onset for Type 2 diabetes?
What is the typical age of onset for Type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?
Which of the following is a potential risk factor for Type 2 diabetes?
What is the primary consequence of a lack of functional insulin in diabetes mellitus?
What is the primary consequence of a lack of functional insulin in diabetes mellitus?
