Cellular Respiration Test Study

Front

What enzyme assists in converting ADP back into ATP?

Back

ATP Synthase

Front

What molecule is necessary to begin the Krebs cycle?

Back

Acetyl-coA

Front

What is the primary energy currency of the cell?

Back

ATP

Front

Where does the Krebs Cycle occur?

Back

Mitochondrial matrix

Front

Which process is glycolysis classified as?

Back

Anaerobic process

Front

What does the Krebs cycle produce that is essential for the electron transport chain?

Back

Electron carriers

Front

How many ATP molecules are produced by the electron transport chain?

Back

Approximately 34 ATP molecules

Front

What is the byproduct of the formation of acetyl-CoA?

Back

Carbon dioxide

Front

What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

Back

To convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP.

Front

What are the three main stages of cellular respiration?

Back

Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, Electron transport chain.