Cellular Respiration
Authored by Juli Kim
Biology
9th - 10th Grade
23 Questions
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This comprehensive cellular respiration quiz covers the fundamental biochemical processes that convert glucose into usable energy within cells, making it appropriate for grades 9-10 biology students. The questions systematically assess student understanding of the three main stages of cellular respiration: glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain, along with the locations where these processes occur and their ATP yields. Students must demonstrate knowledge of aerobic versus anaerobic processes, understand the role of fermentation when oxygen is unavailable, and recognize energy carriers like ATP, NADH, and FADH₂. The quiz requires students to analyze the complete cellular respiration equation, distinguish between anabolic and catabolic processes, and apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios like muscle fatigue during exercise. To succeed, students need a solid foundation in cell organelle structure and function, basic chemistry concepts including chemical equations, and the ability to compare and contrast different metabolic pathways. Created by Juli Kim, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-10. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment, allowing teachers to gauge student comprehension of cellular respiration before moving to more advanced topics in cellular biology. The variety of question formats, from basic recall to application scenarios, makes it versatile for use as a unit review, homework assignment, or warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge. Teachers can use this assessment to identify common misconceptions about energy production in cells and provide targeted instruction on areas where students struggle. The quiz aligns with NGSS standards HS-LS1-7, which requires students to use a model to illustrate that cellular respiration is a chemical process whereby the bonds of food molecules are broken and energy is released for cellular processes, and supports the broader life science understanding outlined in MS-LS1-7 regarding the role of mitochondria in cellular energy conversion.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where does cellular respiration occur?
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NGSS.HS-LS1-7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This is referred to as the energy currency of the cell
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NGSS.HS-LS1-7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the net gain of ATP during glycolysis?
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NGSS.HS-LS1-7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Glycolysis takes place in the
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NGSS.MS-LS1-7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
This is the first step of cellular respiration
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NGSS.HS-LS1-7
NGSS.HS-LS2-3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This means that oxygen is needed
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NGSS.HS-LS1-7
NGSS.HS-LS2-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This process does not make ATP alone, but it allows glycolysis to continue making ATP when oxygen is unavailable for cellular respiration.
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NGSS.HS-LS2-3
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