The Link Step and Fermentation

Multiple Choice

Why is the link step important in cellular respiration?

• It connects glycolysis to the Krebs cycle by converting pyruvate to Acetyl CoA.

• It produces glucose from pyruvate.

• It generates the most ATP in cellular respiration.

• It is the final step of aerobic respiration.

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In the link step, Pyruvate (​

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Carbons) is converted into Acetyl CoA (​

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Carbons) and one ​

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is removed.

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CO2

H2O

Multiple Choice

Which term described a process where NO oxygen is needed?

• Aerobic

• Anaerobic

• Catabolic

• Exergonic

Multiple Select

Which of the following are products of lactic acid fermentation in muscle cells?

• Lactate

• 2 ATP

• Ethanol

• CO2

Multiple Select

Which of the following are products of alcoholic fermentation in yeast cells?

• Lactate

• 2 ATP

• Ethanol

• CO2

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Fermentation produces only __ ATP per glucose molecule.

Multiple Choice

Which process produces more ATP?

• Fermentation (Anaerobic)

• Cellular (Aerobic) Respiration