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Cellular Respiration & Fermentation

Authored by Darby Battle

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

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Cellular Respiration & Fermentation
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This quiz comprehensively covers cellular respiration and fermentation, targeting core biology concepts appropriate for 9th and 10th grade students. The questions systematically examine the three main stages of cellular respiration (glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport chain), their specific locations within the cell, reactants and products, and ATP yield at each stage. Students must demonstrate understanding of the fundamental differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration, including efficiency comparisons and specific fermentation pathways. The quiz requires mastery of biochemical equations, cellular organelle functions, and the overall purpose of cellular respiration in energy production. Students need solid foundational knowledge of cell structure, basic chemistry concepts including molecular formulas, and the ability to distinguish between different metabolic pathways and their outputs. Created by Darby Battle, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 9 and 10. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool to gauge student comprehension before moving to more advanced topics in cellular biology. Teachers can deploy this as a review activity following instruction on cellular respiration, as a homework assignment to reinforce key concepts, or as a warm-up exercise to activate prior knowledge before exploring related topics like photosynthesis. The comprehensive question set makes it ideal for identifying specific knowledge gaps in student understanding of metabolic processes, allowing for targeted remediation. This assessment aligns with NGSS standards HS-LS1-7, which focuses on cellular processes that release energy, and supports the development of scientific literacy around fundamental life processes that students will encounter throughout their biology studies.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the 1st step of cellular respiration?

Glycolysis
Kreb's Cycle
ETC
Anaerobic respiration

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does glycolysis take place?

Cytoplasm
Stroma
Thylakoid
Mitochondria

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Where does aerobic respiration take place?

Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Stroma
Thylakoid

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the net gain of ATP during glycolysis?

1
2
4
34

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which type of respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen?

Aerobic
Anaerobic

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which type of respiration occurs without the presence of oxygen?

Aerobic 
Anaerobic 

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are the two reactants of cellular respiration?

C6H12O6 & 6CO2
6 CO2 & 6H2O
C6H12O& 6O2
6CO2 & 6O2

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

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