HB Ch.8 Part B Challenge Work

Front

What molecule actually enters the Kreb cycle to be converted to citric acid?

Back

Acetyl CoA

Front

How many ATP does the electron transport chain produce by oxidative phosphorylation?

Back

32 ATP

Front

What are the outputs of the Electron Transport Chain?

Back

30-34 ATP, NAD+, FAD+, H2O

Front

In animal cells, when pyruvate is oxidized it is converted into _____ when it is reduced it is converted into ____

Back

Acetyl CoA, lactate

Front

Which is a product of Kreb's Cycle?

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

What is the primary function of the Kreb cycle?

Back

To generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl CoA.

Front

What is oxidative phosphorylation?

Back

The process of ATP production in the mitochondria using the electron transport chain.

Front

What role does NADH play in cellular respiration?

Back

NADH carries electrons to the electron transport chain.

Front

What is the significance of oxygen in the electron transport chain?

Back

Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor, forming water.

Front

What is produced during the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl CoA?

Back

NADH and carbon dioxide.