Topic 2 Part 2: Cell Physiology

In Redox reactions, the molecule that gains an electron is:

• Oxidized
• Reduced
• Neutralized
• Ionized

Where in the cell does glycolysis takes place

• Mitochondria
• Nucleus
• Ribosomes
• Cytoplasm

How many pyruvates are produced during glycolysis? How many ATP molecules are produced in this process?

• One

  Two

• Two

  Two

• Three

  Two

• Four

  Four

How many ATP molecules are produced during aerobic respiration?

• 2 ATP molecules

• 36 ATP molecules
• 24 ATP molecules

• 48 ATP molecules

Johnny's getting jacked at the gym. He feels the burn. What is the underlying mechanism of burning muscles during work-out?

• Lactic acid build-up due to anaerobic metabolism

• Increased blood flow due to aerobic metabolism

• Muscle tearing due to excessive strain

• Fat burning

Where in the mitochondria does the majority of ATP production take place?

• Cytosol of the Mitochondria

• Mitochondrial DNA

• Inner mitochondrial membrane

• Outer mitochondrial membrane

Electrons in the electron transport chain come from what?

• Protons
• Neutrons
• NADH and FADH2
• ATP

Which enzyme helps to produce the bulk of our ATP?

• Lipase
• Amylase
• ATP Synthase
• Protease