Question 1

All of the ATP molecules formed by the complete oxidation of glucose result from the electron transfer chain.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The molecule that is found at the beginning and end of the citric acid cycle is

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A)   a C4 molecule.
B)   pyruvate.
C)   lactate.
D)   glucose.
E)   RuBP.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

How efficient is the breakdown of one glucose molecule via cellular respiration?

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A)   100%
B)   58%
C)   39%
D)   20%
E)   less than 10%F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following results from the lactate accumulation in the muscles?

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A)   It triggers ongoing heavier breathing to provide further oxygen for the muscles.
B)   Much of the lactate is transported to the liver, where it is converted to pyruvate.
C)   Some lactate converted to pyruvate is converted back to glucose.
D)   Some lactate converted to pyruvate is then completely broken down.
E)   All of the answer choices are accurate statements about the accumulation of lactate in muscle cells.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)   The end product of glycolysis is acetyl CoA.
B)   The citric acid cycle begins and ends with pyruvate.
C)   NADH2 will eventually produce three ATP molecules.
D)   The aerobic respiration of glucose has one phase.
E)   Aerobic respiration uses carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C) C

Question 6

Which stage(s)  will produce carbon dioxide in cellular respiration?

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A)   glycolysis
B)   preparatory reaction
C)   citric acid cycle
D)   both glycolysis and the electron transport chain
E)   both the preparatory reaction and the citric acid cycleF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

What role does NAD+ play in cellular respiration?

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A)   It is an electron carrier.
B)   It produces the ATP.
C)   It is an enzyme.
D)   It provides the oxygen.
E)   It provides the energy.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Which pathway in cellular respiration will produce ATP, NADH2, and carbon dioxide?

Accepted Answer

A)   glycolysis
B)   preparatory reaction
C)   citric acid cycle
D)   electron transport chain
E)   photosynthesisF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Glycolysis is linked to the citric acid cycle when oxygen is not available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements about glycolysis is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glycolysis results in the release of carbon dioxide.
B)   Glycolysis is a cyclical reaction.
C)   Glycolysis is a reduction reaction where only glucose is reduced.
D)   Glycolysis occurs twice per glucose molecule.
E)   Glycolysis breaks glucose down to two pyruvate molecules.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Cellular respiration is organized into four phases so that

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A)   the energy within the glucose molecule can be released in a stepwise fashion.
B)   it can take place within different cells.
C)   most of the energy can be released as body heat.
D)   oxidation can occur without reduction.
E)   the body can make energy from different substrates.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 12

Why does chemiosmosis require a membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   to anchor proteins within the mitochondria
B)   because the phospholipids are involved in the electron transport chain
C)   to separate two compartments of the cell to allow for gradient formation
D)   to generate H+ from water
E)   to provide a large surface areaF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Why do organisms without oxygen need to convert pyruvate to lactate?

Accepted Answer

A)   in order to regenerate NAD+
B)   because lactate is needed to produce ATP
C)   because pyruvate is toxic to the cells
D)   in order to use lactate in the citric acid cycle
E)   because the conversion provides much more ATP for the cellF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is a substrate of cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

A)   carbon dioxide
B)   water
C)   glucose
D)   ATP
E)   energyF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

An acetyl group contains how many carbons?

Accepted Answer

A)   one
B)   two
C)   three
D)   four
E)   sixF) A) and E)
G) A) and B) B

Question 16

Fermentation is inefficient in using the energy found in food molecules and the resulting alcohol can be toxic to the organism producing it. Which of the following is a reason why an organism would utilize fermentation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fermentation helps to recycle NAD+ molecules and allows glycolysis to proceed with ATP production.
B)   The organism can survive short spells of anaerobic conditions and maintain growth and reproduction.
C)   Fermentation can provide a rapid burst of ATP since it does not have to go through the full breakdown cycle.
D)   For very small organisms, fermentation can be a simple process and is less complicated than cellular respiration.
E)   All of the answer choices are reasons organisms would utilize fermentation.F) All of the above
G) A) and D) E

Question 17

Which of the following describes the role of NAD+ in cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

A)   It accepts two electrons plus a hydrogen ion.
B)   It is a product of the citric acid cycle.
C)   It is a product of glycolysis.
D)   It is oxidized.
E)   It provides the energy for the reaction.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

If the carbons from glucose were radioactively labeled, which molecule(s)  will ultimately end up with the label?

Accepted Answer

A)   pyruvate
B)   citric acid
C)   carbon dioxide
D)   NAD+
E)   pyruvate and carbon dioxideF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

The largest number of ATP molecules is produced in which phase of cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

A)   glycolysis
B)   preparation reaction
C)   citric acid cycle
D)   electron transport chain
E)   Calvin cycleF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Fermentation follows glycolysis in some cells if oxygen is not available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Cellular Respiration

All of the ATP molecules formed by the complete oxidation of glucose result from the electron transfer chain.

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The molecule that is found at the beginning and end of the citric acid cycle is

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How efficient is the breakdown of one glucose molecule via cellular respiration?

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Which of the following results from the lactate accumulation in the muscles?

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Which stage(s) will produce carbon dioxide in cellular respiration?

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What role does NAD+ play in cellular respiration?

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Which pathway in cellular respiration will produce ATP, NADH2, and carbon dioxide?

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Glycolysis is linked to the citric acid cycle when oxygen is not available.

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Which of the following statements about glycolysis is true?

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Cellular respiration is organized into four phases so that

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Why does chemiosmosis require a membrane?

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Why do organisms without oxygen need to convert pyruvate to lactate?

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Which of the following is a substrate of cellular respiration?

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An acetyl group contains how many carbons?

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Fermentation is inefficient in using the energy found in food molecules and the resulting alcohol can be toxic to the organism producing it. Which of the following is a reason why an organism would utilize fermentation?

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Which of the following describes the role of NAD+ in cellular respiration?

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If the carbons from glucose were radioactively labeled, which molecule(s) will ultimately end up with the label?

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The largest number of ATP molecules is produced in which phase of cellular respiration?

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Fermentation follows glycolysis in some cells if oxygen is not available.

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What role does NAD⁺ play in cellular respiration?

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