Oxidative Phosphorylation and Electron Transport Chain Overview
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Oxidative Phosphorylation and Electron Transport Chain Overview

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Where does glycolysis occur?

Cytoplasm

What is the net gain of ATP molecules in glycolysis?

2 ATP

What is the other name for the Citric Acid Cycle?

Krebs Cycle

Where does oxidative phosphorylation occur?

<p>Intermembrane space and mitochondrial matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two molecules that act as electron acceptors as part of cellular respiration?

<p>Oxygen and NAD+</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cells do when they don’t have oxygen for oxidative phosphorylation?

<p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does oxidative phosphorylation occur within the mitochondria?

<p>Intermembrane space</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many net ATP molecules are typically produced in total during cellular respiration?

<p>30-34</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of glycolysis?

<p>To break down glucose and convert it into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the citric acid cycle take place in eukaryotic cells?

<p>In the mitochondria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?

<p>Oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the process of oxidative phosphorylation.

<p>It involves the coupling of electron transport chain and chemiosmosis to produce ATP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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