Pregunta 1
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The process occurring within living cells which releases chemical energy stored in food as shown in the following reaction is called:
Glucose -> CO2 + H2O + Energy
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Glycolysis
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Enzymatic Breakdown
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Cellular Respiration
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Photosynthesis
Pregunta 2
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The majority of the energy released in the breakdown of glucose is trapped by an energy transfer compound known as:
Pregunta 3
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The energy transfer compound described in the preceding problem which traps the majority of the energy released in the breakdown of glucose:
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is different for protists than for animals
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is the same compound for the majority of all living organisms
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is the same compound for all living organisms
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is different for plants than for animals
Pregunta 4
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Once formed, the energy transfer compound referred to in the preceding problem releases its stored energy needed for the maintenance of various activities within the cell by:
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donating a high energy electron
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donating a pair of hydrogen ions
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losing hydrogen atoms to a cytochrome system
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losing its terminal phosphate group
Pregunta 5
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The first major set of reactions occurring in the breakdown of glucose involves the stripping away of hydrogen atoms resulting in the production of two 3-carbon molecules of pyruvic acid. This process is called:
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Fermentation
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Glycolysis
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Oxidation
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Enzymatic breakdown
Pregunta 6
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Under the right conditions, the hydrogen atoms which are stripped away during the process described in the preceding problem are picked up by a carrier molecule known as:
Pregunta 7
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The carrier molecules referred to in the preceding problem transfer the hydrogen ions and their high-energy electrons to a system which moves the electrons down an energy gradient. This system is called the:
Pregunta 8
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After the electrons have passed through the system described in the preceding problem, the hydrogen ions and their electrons are picked up by another hydrogen acceptor which is:
Pregunta 9
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The compound formed from the union of the hydrogen ions, electrons, and the hydrogen acceptor molecule described in the preceding problem is:
Pregunta 10
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The entire sequence of reactions described from problems 5 to 9 will occur:
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only in the presence of oxygen
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only in the presence of light
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Whether or not oxygen is present
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whether or not light is present
Pregunta 11
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When no oxygen is present, the breakdown of glucose into two molecules of pyruvic acid results in the net production of ______ molecules of ATP.
Pregunta 12
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When no oxygen is present, the conditions are said to be:
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non-oxidative
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aerobic
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anaerobic
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antiaerobic
Pregunta 13
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Under the conditions described in the preceding problem, the pyruvic acid formed from the breakdown of glucose can be further broken down under an overall process known as:
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cellular respiration
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the Kreb's cycle
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fermentation
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glycolysis
Pregunta 14
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The ultimate hydrogen acceptor molecule in the process described in the preceding problem is:
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pyruvic acid
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acetic acid
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O2
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NAD
Pregunta 15
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In yeast cells the final end product(s) of the process described in problem 13 is/are:
Pregunta 16
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In animal cells, the final end product(s) of the process described in problem 13 is/are
Pregunta 17
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If the conditions are aerobic the overall breakdown of glucose continues, as pyruvic acid is further broken down in a second major set of reactions called:
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oxidative photophosphorylation
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the Kreb's cycle
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substrate-level phosphorylation
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cyclic photphosphorylation
Pregunta 18
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Before actually entering the process described in the preceding problem, each molecule of pyruvic acid is first broken down to form:
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Acetyl - CoA and acetic acid
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Coenzyme A and acetic acid
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Acetyl - CoA and carbon dioxide
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Coenzyme A and carbon dioxide
Pregunta 19
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Which lab did you like best and why?
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Sourdough bread
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Root Beer lab
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Enzyme potato lab
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Jello lab
Pregunta 20
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Acetyl - CoA formed in the breakdown of pyruvic acid transfers a 2-carbon acetyl group to a molecule of:
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-ketoglutaric acid
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citric acid
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lactic acid
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oxaloacetic acid
Pregunta 21
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The molecule thus formed from the reaction described in the preceding problem is known as
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lactic acid
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citric acid
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oxaloacetic acid
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- ketoglutaric acid
Pregunta 22
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For each molecule of glucose, _________ molecules of carbon dioxide are given off in the breakdown of citric acid to oxaloacetic acid.
Pregunta 23
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In the entire sequence of reactions leading to the complete breakdown of glucose, a total of __________ molecules of ATP are formed when all processes are considered!
Pregunta 24
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Dried yeast is introduced into a vacuum bottle containing a 25% molasses solution. After a period of time, a gas begins to be given off. The gas which is given off is most likely:
Pregunta 25
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During the first three steps of glycolysis, ________ molecules must be invested per glucose molecule in order to overcome certain endergonic steps.
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2 ATP
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2 NADH
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4 ATP
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4 NADH
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6 ATP
Pregunta 26
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For each molecule of glucose processed by glycolysis, there is a net energy yield of:
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2 ATP and 2 NADH
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2 ATP and 4 NADH
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4 ATP and 2 NADH
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4 ATP and 4 NADH
Pregunta 27
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The complete breakdown of pyruvic acid in the presence of oxygen is an:
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anaerobic process that releases a large amount of energy
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aerobic process that produces lactic acid or ethanol
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anaerobic process that releases little usable energy
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aerobic process that releases a large amount of energy
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anaerobic process that produces lactic acid and ethanol
Pregunta 28
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An oxygen debt may be accumulated in muscle cells by __________ during short bursts of intense muscular activity.
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the carboxylation of pyruvic acid
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glycolysis as pyruvic acid is produced under anaerobic conditions
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the production of lactic acid under anaerobic conditions
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electron transport as NADH is reoxidized to NAD+
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the Kreb's cycle as acetyl CoA is completely oxidized
Pregunta 29
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LActic Acid is converted to pyruvic acid in the:
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liver
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muscles
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brain
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spleen
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stomach
Pregunta 30
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In eukaryotes, the enzymes involved in the Kreb's cycle and electron transport are located in the:
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cell membrane
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cytoplasm
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mitochondria
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peroxisomes
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lysosomes
Pregunta 31
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Respiration is a 2-stage process that occurs in the _____________ and consists of ____________.
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mitochondria; glycolysis and electron transport
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cytoplasm; the Krebs cycle and electron transport
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cytoplasm; the Krebs cycle and glycolysis
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mitochondria; the Krebs cycle and electron transport
Pregunta 32
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The folds of the inner membrane of mitochondria are called:
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matrix
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cisternae
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grana
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thylakoids
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cristae
Pregunta 33
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In eukaryotic cells, some of the enzymes associated with the Krebs cycle are located in the __________ and others are located in the __________.
Pregunta 34
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The enzymes of the electron transport system are located in the mitochondrial:
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matrix
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outer membrane
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cristae
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intermembrane space
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cisternae
Pregunta 35
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The dense solution within the inner compartment of the mitochondria that contains enzymes, coenzymes, water and phosphates is called the:
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matrix
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stroma
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grana
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cristae
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cisternae
Pregunta 36
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The Krebs cycle begins when the acetyl group of acetyl CoA is joined to _________.
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citric acid
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oxaloacetic acid
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carbon dioxide
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malic acid
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succinic acid
Pregunta 37
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THe final oxidation of the carbons from the original glucose molecule is completed in:
Pregunta 38
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The Krebs cycle is called a cycle because:
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the enzymes involved are located around the edge of the mitochondrion.
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it begins and ends with oxaloacetic acid
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cyclic AMP is produced
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the process involves cyclic phosphorylation
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the product of one reaction is the substrate of the next reaction.
Pregunta 39
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The organelle that is a major producer of ATP and is found in both heterotrophs and autotrophs is the
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chloroplast
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nucleus
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ribosome
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Golgi apparatus
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mitchondrion
Pregunta 40
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Lactic acid metabolism is important for what reason?